[Elecraft] K2 no. 3417

[Wallace, Andy]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: dcoleman [mailto:dcoleman@vt.edu]
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> One problem I had was that the 4.000 MHz crystal a bit high=20
> in frequency and would not net correctly, so I replaced it with=20
> a low-profile unit from my private stock.=20

I would imagine if you emailed parts@elecraft.com they would
mail you the correct one for free, and you can install that
next time you have the rig opened up.

> I just installed the 160=20
> meter module and noise blanker and will do a precise=20
> alignment of the entire rig in the next week or so.

That's an interesting point - I wonder if I should do the
same thing, now that the rig has "settled" for several months.

> Mine showns a black edge along  the top and left=20
> side of the LCD display and frankly looks a but ugly.  It=20
> appears that the rectangular opening in the front panel=20
> is actually too large.=20

I agree with you there. With my K2, I solved the annoyance by
taking a strip of black electrical tape and laying it
over the top edge of the LCD. When mounted back in the front
panel, it hides the LCD line just fine and doesn't show as
odd. This is a minor point but this is the third time I've
seen this concern go by... I doubt Elecraft are in any hurry
to change sheetmetal design (and may have thousands of
front panels already in stock) but if they ever did up-rev
the sheetmetal, this is something I'd change "just because."

> I am very impressed with the K2. It is beyond doubt the best=20
> CW rig that I have ever used.

You and probably about 3900 others. :-)

Andy