[Elecraft] K2 varactor diode installation?

[Ted Holland]

Hi folks.
I'm  mid-way through Part II assembly (the RF board) for K2 3854. I'm =
concerned about installation of the1SV149 varactor diodes. These have =
the center lead clipped--but I notice this lead is not cut flush and =
projects a bit from the diode body. The instructions call for these to =
be pushed all the way down onto the board to prevent stray signal =
coupling. Does the c. 1/16" gap due to the projecting cut-off lead cause =
any problem. And more importantly, does this cut-off lead, pressed =
against the board, have any potential to cause a short between the two =
solder pads of each diode? Should steps be taken to "reduce" these =
cut-off leads somehow? Should these diodes indeed be pressed against the =
board, and is there any way to check for shorts after installation? My =
thanks for advice, and my apologies if this is an issue which has =
already been addressed. Glad you folks are there!!

Ted WB3AVD

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