[Elecraft] K2 crystal problem

Thu Nov 20 23:04:01 2003

Small Wonder Labs recommends putting crystals 1/16" above the board for just
this reason (to prevent inadvertent shorts).  I am building their 20 m PSK
31 transceiver.

Dan Allen
KB4ZVM
K2 S/N 1757

----- Original Message -----
From: "Floyd Sense" <[email protected]>
To: "Phil Wheeler" <[email protected]>
Cc: "Elecraft" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 crystal problem

> Found the crystal problem by checking for short to ground using  a DVM.
One
> of the crystals was shorted, no solder problems noted, but maybe it was
> damaged when I installed it.  Anyway, I replaced it with one of the old
ones
> and all works just fine now.  The passband doesn't look bad - not too much
> ripple.
>
> 73, Floyd - K8AC
>
>
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