[Elecraft] KAT2 R6 instructions, was KAT2 Bridge null adjustment

[Baker]

On Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:06:39 -0700, Charles Vollum wrote:
>I agree that the manual could use a bit more early warning on=
 R6.
>
>I didn't install at step 2 of page 4 (although I was tempted),=
 but
>by
>page 6, when the Control board seemed complete, and the manual
>listed
>the MPU, J4 and J5 as components that would be installed later
>(without
>mentioning R6) I assumed I had missed something and installed=
 R6.
>Before doing the cables, I decided to write an email to=
 Elecraft
>about
>the missing instructions for R6, but pulled the PDF manual down=
 to
>search for all references to R6 before I did so.  Needless to=
 say, I
>was glad I did!  At least R6 is in an easy spot for desoldering,=
 and
>now it's leads are pre-trimmed to the perfect length for
>installation
>after I calibrate.  Hi Hi
>
>A sentence added at page 4 step 2 to the effect that R6 will be
>installed after calibration, and possibly adding it to the list=
 of
>uninstalled components in the note on page 6 would make things a=
 bit
>clearer.
>
>FWIW, I've done a bit of kit building, and I have to say that=
 the
>Elecraft manuals are without peer, despite this minor=
 suggestion!
>And
>the ability to download them as searchable PDFs is totally=
 awesome!
>It
>might be worth suggesting that in the preamble to the manual,=
 as
>searching the manual would answer many of the questions I've=
 seen
>posted to the reflector even faster than it's already amazing=
 speed.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Charles  N7BPT
>
>On Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at 06:54 AM, John MacKenzie=
 wrote:
>
>>Elecraft manual writers: Page 4 step 2, TMI. I'd rather not=
 hear
>>about
>>R6 if
>>it is not suppose to be installed. I was working in the wee=
 hours
>>on
>>only
>>partial brain power.
>
>----
>Charles Vollum
>http://xsw.com/boojum -- Boojum, a trailerable offshore tug=
 yacht
>
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I fell for this one. Did not look ahead and had to unsolder R6.

B.T.W a bent paper clip makes an excellent tool for slipping=
 under a 
lead of a resistor or capacitor you want to remove.  Just bend=
 one of 
the ends with pliers to make a small hook. If you want to get=
 real 
fancy sharpen the end with a file.

73

Stewart G3RXQ
-- The Bakers' Home
-- baker@nildram.co.uk on 20/08/2003