[Elecraft] Re: KPA100 thermal pads for Q1/Q2

[Jeff Kinzli]

Going through the archives I think I have satisfied that I'm ok, and
will continue to use the "old" pads...

Thanks!

Jeff

On 2/23/07, Jeff Kinzli <jeff at n6gq.com> wrote:
> So I opened up the KPA100 tonight to do a quick mod, and noticed the
> thermal pads under Q1/Q2 are a bit worn. It's like the pressure of me
> tightening down on them has smashed through them a bit on the outer
> edges of the pads.
>
> Is there an issue with a path to ground here, or are they strictly
> thermal in nature? I don't think the thermal integrity of them is
> harmed but there could be a path to ground via the heatsink, I guess.
>
> Thoughts? Any off-the-shelf replacements for them, like
> heat-conductive paste, perhaps?
>
> Thanks for any thoughts,
>
> Jeff N6GQ
>