[Elecraft] KPA100 C83

[W3FPR - Don Wilhelm]

Brian,

I am not certain, but I will venture a guess that C83 will handle more 
current when mounted with its leads bent over and soldered to the pads.  The 
other thing I can think of is that the leads present a smaller inductance 
when mounted that way.

73,
Don W3FPR

----- Original Message ----- 

> Hi guys:  While assembling my KPA100, I unfortunately charged right by the
> warning not to install C83 through the holes in the board.  I removed the
> 1000ufd cap and reinstalled it as recommended.  However, I am very curious
> as to why it is specified to be mounted this way.  I have reviewed prior
> postings here, and found this question, but never saw any answers.
>
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