[Elecraft] Resistor Pack Question....

Tue Jun 17 18:12:07 2003

Hi Dennis,

The leads on resistor packs are designed so they will be the appropriate length when inserted in a PCB that is about 1/16 inch
thick.  The leads don't have to be trimmed.  It's just extra work.

You can trim the leads but since the cut off part is so short, you have to be careful that these bits don't stick to the board.  If
something sticks in the flux on the board it might cause a short circuit later.

73/ Bob - AG5Q

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Ponsness" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 12:02 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Resistor Pack Question....

> This may be a dumb question, but I have just started building the K2 and on
> the Control board the instructions do not say to trim the leads on the
> resistor packs AFTER they have been soldered.  For all of the other
> components, i.e. resistors, caps, etc. they say to do this.  Should I or
> shouldn't I trim the leads AFTER they have been soldered?  Is there a
> specific reason for this?
>
>
>
> 72
>
> Dennis - WB0WAO
>
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