[Elecraft] K2 X3 installation?

Rolf Moberg, OH6KXL rolf.moberg at dnainternet.net
Fri Apr 8 10:06:13 EDT 2005


I'm building my K2, #4759, in page 53.

The fifth step in page is:

"Install the BFO crystals X3 and X4 (near J7). Important: trim X3's 
leads, and fold them down flat against their pads, before soldering. 
Then use a minimal amount of solder. This is necessary to avoid 
interference between X3 and L33 in a later step."

I am not 100% sure what should I do. I have to cut the leads before 
soldering. Is it right to leave about 1 mm length of both leads which 
then protrude on the bottom of the board. Then you should make a sharp 
90 degree right angle to the leads. And then fill the hole with solder?

Rolf Moberg
oh6kxl


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