[Elecraft] K1 Resistor Packs

[Mike Morrow]

Scott Lindstrom wrote:

>OK, I admit it, I wasn't paying attention and
>installed RP 1, 2 & 6 "backward".  I have no
>experience with resistor packs and don't know why a
>resistor would be polarized.  So, the question is, is
>this a critical error? I've tried to solder-wick them
>out, but with through-plating, I'm thinking they'll
>have to come out in pieces.

Don't do anything at all!  

The resistor packs in the K1 may be installed any which way and it won't make any difference.   That's not true for all resistor packs, but it is true for the types used in the K1.  So, you lucked out if you haven't already booger'd up one trying to remove it.

73,
Mike / KK5F