[Elecraft] Re: K-2: AGC Threshhold too low?

[Sarah K]

Hi Bill,

I haven't encountered any serious problems yet, other than the  
undervoltage on the AGC threshold test.

I did have quite a bit of difficulty installing the tilt bail, but I  
think I just wasn't quite strong enough to push "firmly" to get it to  
go where it was supposed to be. It seems fine now, although when the  
bottom panel isn't installed, the tension from the tilt bail causes  
the panel to bend slightly. I hope that's ok!

I have been a little bit surprised at the level of soldering skill  
required; this definitely isn't a beginner's kit! However, I've also  
been pleasantly surprised that I've been handling it without any  
problems; I guess soldering is a bit like riding a bike! I've done a  
couple of little projects recently, but prior to that, my last big  
soldering job was 20 years ago. A little patience goes a long way, too.

Re: the wrist strap or mat, the other members of the list can give  
you better advice, but I'm pretty sure it needs to be attached to  
something you know is well grounded!

I've just gotten to the part where I have to learn how to wind  
toroids... so I'm off to wind toroids now!

Good luck with your build!

Sarah AF6FH


On Nov 24, 2007, at 8:27 AM, Bill Fogel wrote:

> Hi Sarah:
>
> Bill, here KE5KWE, I am very interested in hearing about your  
> progress and any problems you have encountered.  I too am a new  
> General class and have just started building my K-2, s/n 6301.  It  
> sounds like your a little ahead of me but if you could let me know  
> of any problems you are having, I would greatly appreciate it.
>
> Thanks to this thread, I have already put new batteries into my  
> DMM, which, by the way, is not too cheap but from Sears and has  
> worked well over the years,  Despite operator ineptitude.:)
>
> With that in mind, does anyone in the group, have an idea of where  
> to clip an esd wrist strap or mat, in a Travel Trailer.  Should I  
> just clip it to bare metal legs on the plastic top table that  
> serves as a work bench?  No carpeting in the center of the trailer  
> just linoleum floor.
>
> Oh, Oh I hear the Capacitors calling they need to be soldered,  So  
> I am off.
>
> Look forward to the QSL
>
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