[Elecraft] K1 Internal Battery Pack Mod

[t.wells@blueyonder.co.uk]

Hi Folks,

Just to let you know that I've make a small improvement on the int. battery
pack mod for the K1.

My main problem with the mod is that there are dnagling leads if you need to
take the retrofit bracket out to get to the rest of the rig -  the aux 12v
and gnd leads are still connected to the RF board.

My mod was to fit two model kit connector pairs (Uk Maplin part nos. JG04E
and JG05F). Connector pair one handles the 12 V RF board Aux12v and Gnd. to
the switch. The other is fitted in line with the battery pack. This means I
can quick-disconnect the aluminium retrofit and also quick-disconnect the
battery pack itself and fit another in place. It also means that I can eaily
connect the disconnected battery pack to a charger is I choose.

The url for Europeans is:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/module.asp?CartID=030102100902916&moduleno=
1397&modulecode

Regards

Tony