[Elecraft] My error in cutting the K1BKLTKIT LED Backlights

[Tom Hammond]

Folks:

It appears that my error in cutting the backlights for the K1 LED was NOT 
limited to a single LED backlight... I apparently mis-measured all of them, 
making each about 0.15" too long.

Though the linger backlight CAN be made to fit and work as-is, it's really 
a bit too long to fit easily and would also make the soldering a bit more 
difficult.

I know that Elecraft has already sent out about 40-50 of these kits without 
knowing I'd made this error.

In order to fix this error, I will be HAPPY to re-cut ANY LED backlight you 
would send directly to me, and I'll get it in the next day's mail back to 
you, of course, at no charge.

I have already offered to re-cut all of the LED's Elecraft now has on hand, 
to remove the 0.15" excess length. The LED backlight SHOULD be 1-1/4" 
(1.25") long, rather than the 1.4" to which they were cut.

IF you wish to cut the LED yourself, be aware that the plastic is pretty 
brittle, AND pretty hard as well. So you should probably consider either 
sawing it (fine tooth blade) or grinding it (a little at a time) to length...

Otherwise, PLEASE consider sending the LED to me and I'll be happy to trim 
it for you.

Please know that this error is NOT the fault of Elecraft, who placed their 
trust in me, and I botched that trust.

73,

Tom Hammond   N0SS
5417 Scruggs Stn Rd
Lohman MO  65053