[Elecraft] [K2] L33 (BFO torrid) & R116 (5.1Mohm 0.125W) mishap

[Vic K2VCO]

michael taylor wrote:
> I had a small mishap with my wire cutters while trimming the L33 (BFO
> pre-wound torrid) and R116 (5.1Mohm 1/8 W) resistor's leads. As I went
> to trim the fine wire lead of the L33 I accidentally also cut a large
> chunk out of one of R116's leads.
> 
> I'm wondering if I should try to "patch" R116's lead or admit the
> mistake and order a replacement L33 pre-wound torrid and R116
> resistor? The problem is since I have trimmed both hair-fine leads of
> L33, I'm not certain I can re-solder the leads again in a "do-over" if
> I simply tried to replace the one-legged resistor.

Keep in mind that the ONLY function of R116 is to support L33. So as 
long as L33 is connected to the circuit board pads, you will be fine. So 
by all means patch R116's lead; it's just there for mechanical reasons.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco