[Elecraft] Re: Which Mods are applicable?

[Stan Rife]

Hhmmm. This is the second time today that I have seen the C71 reference on
the KPA100 board. I am in the process of building my KPA100. Do I need to
replace this cap now before I go any further? I don't have a DSP unit, but
will be adding it later. I would rather do the mod now than have to take it
apart and do it later. What do ya'll think?

Stan Rife
W5EWA
Houston, TX
K2 S/N 4216
 

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Evans
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 12:33 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Which Mods are applicable?

Jim,

I have just finished K2 #4687 with KPA100, DSP, 160M, SSB and NB.  My kit
came with all required mods already in the parts package.  All I needed to
do was to update the construction manual with written notes found on the
included Errata sheets.  Elecraft included one Mod bag of parts for either
the DSP or KPA100 (I don't remember which one)  which I THOUGHT needed to be
installed, but after realizing I was replacing a capacitor with the exact
same capacitor (I'm slow sometimes), I realized the corrected parts were
already incorporated into the regular parts inventory.  The only part I had
to replace which can be called a mod, was C71 in the KPA100.  As luck (or
incredible planning on Elecraft's part) would have it, the .1uF capacitor
needed for C71 was a spare left over from one of the other accessories.  

My point is:  I wouldn't worry about those "optional" mods until you get the
rig together.  Elecraft has done a great job of getting an up-to-date kit in
your hands so that you don't have to worry.

Have fun!

Bob K5WA

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<How does one determine which should/need be purchased?

<If needed why are they not included with the

<appropriate kit? It appears I could spend a hundred

<dollars or more on modifications to make a new radio

<work. That could wreck my radio budget.

<Thanks for the help,

<Jim, AB0UK

 

 

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