[Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question

[kc8tya at wowway.com]

Eric, 
     I was a bit worried about that part too, it was tricky. I actually bend 
the pins slightly so they were away from the wall. Also I trimmed before 
inserting because I was not sure how I would do it afterwards. My only 
concern is that those wires are exposed, and could be bumbed to short out 
with each other or the base. I was considering using some plastidip or 
something to secure and insulate them in the hole. Anyone else do anything 
similar?


Mohan


KC8TYA

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Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 11:52:05 -0400
From: "Eric Ward" <eric.ward at verizon.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question
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I am at the step where you solder the two pieces of hook-up wire to the lugs
of the stereo plug.  Does anyone have advice about how to best carry that
out?  

 

Here are the ways I can imagine doing it:

Thread them through the holes in the lugs (with tweezers), solder, and then
cut off the excess?  

Cut them off first so they can be inserted (just) into the holes in the lugs
(using tweezers), and then solder? 

Bend them so they are in contact with the lugs (but not actually going
through the holes) solder them, and then cut off the excess?  

 

I would love to benefit from everyone's experience before doing the try try
again.

Thanks and 73,

Eric

N0HHS

 

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