[Elecraft] K3 - s/n 1591 - TCXO module question

[Luc Favre]

Hello,
I had the same problem and solved it without trimming the leads. The module
dont't rest against the socket but sits above it. No trouble till now...
just a week !
Is there a builder alert on this subject ?
73
Luc/F6HJO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ann and/or Bill Tekatch" <tekatch at sympatico.ca>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:53 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - s/n 1591 - TCXO module question


>
> Hello everyone.
>
> Things are going really well with the build of s/n 1591 (I had the power
> on tonight for the initial power-up test - so exciting!!!) but tonight
> when I went to put the TCXO module on the KREF board, I discovered that
> the leads on the module are too long to allow its bottom to "rest
> against the socket" as described on p.46 of the assembly manual. Is this
> a problem? Do I need to trim the leads?
> FYI the leads are 1/4" long and a gap of 1/16" is left between the
> bottom of the TCXO module and its socket when it is fully engaged.
>
> BTW for those of you keeping track of delivery times:
>
> K3 kit ordered May 9
> Katiegram August 27
> Delivery on Sept. 5
>
> I really appreciated receiving this info. when I was awaiting my K3 - my
> thanks to everyone who shared this info. on the reflector!
>
> Thanks for looking & 73
>
> Ann T.
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