[Elecraft] K2 - RF Board part 2

[Don Wilhelm]

If you are having trouble stripping the toroid leads, that is cause to 
suspect that they are the problem.  If you are using the 'solder blob' 
method, remember to increase the heat on the iron - at least 800 deg F 
or even 850.  Wait until the enamel starts to smoke a bit before moving 
the lead through the solder blob.

73,
Don W3FPR

djmd wrote:
> Well, now I'm even more confused. I installed those toroids. I checked the
> pads for connectivity, and they are ok. The signal seems to be present on
> the "top" pad of L25 and L26, but still nothing on C226 or C227. I guess I
> should remove them, re-wind them and re-strip/tin? Like I said, I checked
> them on the DMM but I guess I'm not 100% sure. I'm having way more trouble
> stripping the enamel off these than I did with the KX1 for some reason.
>
> Unfortunately I won't be able to continue till Thursday, as I am heading out
> of town this afternoon. I will report back then... in the meantime if you
> have any thoughts, they surely are welcome.
>
> 73
> K8DJW
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