[Elecraft] KPA100

Evert Bakker (PA2KW) evert at pa2kw.com
Thu Dec 29 16:05:37 EST 2005


Hello Don,

Thanks for info and practical solution. I will do it right away. Thanks.
Whish you and all others a prosporous 2006.

Evert, PA2KW


-----Original Message-----
From: Don Brown [mailto:DolfinDon at msn.com] 
Sent: 29 December 2005 21:58
To: evert at pa2kw.com; Elecraft e-mail reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA100

Hi

The 8T signal is not used in any Elecraft option. It is unlikely you would 
use it in a homebrew project as the 8R line is the inverse and allows an 
adjustable delay for keying or relay switching. The key in the plug is much 
more useful as it prevents you from installing the connector backwards 
possibly damaging components on the K2 control board or KPA100. I do not cut

the pin off. I heat it on the back of the board and gently pull it out with 
pliers after all the other pins are soldered. At least doing it this way 
allows the pin to be reinserted if it should ever become necessary.

Don Brown
KD5NDB


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Evert Bakker (PA2KW)" <evert at pa2kw.com>
To: "Elecraft e-mail reflector" <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 2:45 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA100


> Hello all,
>
>
>
> Finally after 8 month I'm building the KPA100 module and hope to install
> this option next weekend.
>
> But when reading the manual on page 21 it is suggested to cut pin 4 of the
> P4 connector (used for the ribbon cable) as to introduce some kind of a 
> key.
>
> Except if you expect to use this pin (8T 8-volt transmit) for any reason. 
> I
> can't figure out at this stage if I will need this "signal" for any kind 
> of
> homebrew option.
>
> I hate cutting pins and find out next month that I shouldn't have done it.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know about any kind of modification that might need this 8T
> line?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> Evert, PA2KW
>
>
>
> K2 : sn 4836 



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