[Elecraft] DSP/KPA100 combination

[charles]

On Thursday 01 February 2007 17:25, Jeff Kinzli wrote:
> Yes, I did read it, and it was the first I had heard. Thanks for bringing
> it up.
>
> I did notice the pins on the SMD part of the DSP module were too long.
> I figured something was wrong but left them as-is. Before I place the
> KPA100 inline, I'll shorten the pins and hope everything fits. By the
> time I'm done with the KPA100 the builder note will probably be
> released :)
Since making my first posting I now realise that I should have removed the 
side panel in order to observe what is happening when the PA is mated with 
the K2.  At the same time it is possible to make sure that the 
interconnecting cables are properly in position and that the jointing of the 
wires onto the PCB are not being stressed and liable to cause breakage of the 
soldered joint or fracturing of the wire.   A cable tie restraint where 
possible will help in this respect. The one to watch out for is the miniature 
coax where the joint is easily stressed.

Charles - M0BIN