[Elecraft] part nos.

[Rick Hampton]

Unfortunately, Jerry, for my KX1 kit, and for others like Brian as well, the parts
list and Addendum describes one of the capacitors as a "pillow" capacitor (I assume
they are referring to the shape) and the photo shows what appears to be a large
epoxy-dipped capacitor.  The kit contains a medium-sized ceramic disc.

As Ron, AC7AC, correctly states, it shouldn't be a problem if you mix them up
electrically.  With the continued emphasis on component height in the KX1, I took a
few minutes to figure out which cap was supposed to be which, since there is a
discrepancy in component size and the placement suggested to me the smaller (but
"incorrect" cap) would go in the location with the smallest amount of space.  For a
first-time builder I can see it being quite confusing.

So, if it really doesn't matter, maybe the e-Crew could simply use the same type of
cap for both and avoid all the confusion?

Rick Hampton, WD8KEL
KX1 #358

wa2dkg@juno.com wrote:

> Whenever there is a discrepancy with part numbers, etc, refer to the
> appropriate parts list in Appendix A...Most of the time you will find
> your question is answered...You will find this to be especially true when
> trying to find some of small capacitors, which might have confusing
> numbers on them...It is usually explained in the description column in
> the parts list...
>
> Jerry, wa2dkg
> K2 #2549