[Elecraft] K2 D36

[Don Wilhelm]

Kevin,

When the Keying Waveshape Mod was incorporated into the K2, the type of 
diode used at D36 changed.  If you add the keying waveshape kit, you 
will find the new diode in that package, but if you are not adding the 
keying waveshape change at this time, the 1N4007 should be used.

Since you are just now building your K2, I suggest you order the PLL 
Thermistor mod and the Keying Waveshape mod (you will need firmware 
2.04p and IOC 1.09 to apply the keying waveshape change, so check your 
firmware chips).  With those 2 kits and a pair of 1N4148 diodes to use 
at D40 and D41 (Extremely Strong Signal Handling mod), you can build 
your K2 up to the current ship level - in fact, you can even build it 
from the new manual, but you will have to do the cut on the control 
board for the Keying Waveshape change. 

Caution, if you do work from the newest manual, there are a few part 
number changes because of the hassle introduced when the K2 became RoHS 
compliant.  Actually better to work from your older manual and the 
upgrade kit instructions.  There is no kit for the D40 and D41 
additions, see the newer manual to determine where to add them.

73,
Don W3FPR

KBG Luxford wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
> I have restarted work on my K2 S/N 3068 after experiencing trouble 
> aligning the VCO.  So I downloaded a fresh copy of the manual and have 
> checked off the parts on the RF board up to Alignment and Test Part 
> II.  Now I am puzzled.  The new manual mentions D36, a 5082-3081 
> diode, yet on the board, soldered there a couple of years ago (hence 
> my memory is not clear) looks to be a 1N400x.  I have searched the 
> Builder Alerts, yet there is no mention of D36.  Has there been a 
> change to the specification of D36?
>
> Many thanks
> Kevin
> VK3DAP / ZL2DAP
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