[Elecraft] My God, what have I done?

[Jeff Stai WK6I]

At 10:17 PM 9/23/2003, Ward Willats wrote:
>Adjusting the pot -- oops, dropped my jeweler's screwdriver. Hit the RF board between the diodes and right edge of the case.
>
>There was a spark. Rig dead. Switch off instantly. But wait, now smoke, heat. Pull power cord. That stopped it.

I blame the Equinox - tools flying, eggs standing on end, that sort of thing...

Today I slipped with a probe and saw a little smoke while trying to trace 
out a low rx sensitivity issue. If I damaged anything, I haven't found it 
yet...

Gary (support@elecraft.com) has been helpful in pointing out things to check 
- I'd suggest dropping him a note directly, he may not see the reflector 
right away.

I'll be probing much more carefully in the future - in your case I'd 
strongly urge using a non-conductive tool next time!

hoping it is only the regulator - 73 - jeff wk6i

ps: yes, I know the egg thing is a myth: http://www.badastronomy.com/


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