[Elecraft] K1 minor stumbling block...

[Richard Davis]

I  built a K1 and did not hit this wall.  I did spend a lot of time 
circling in confusion before I managed to develop a clear understanding 
of what was going on.  It is not a lack of information, but the way this 
  information is revealed.

I hardily agree with Mike's assessment.  At the price point of the K1 
and its level of production deliveries, I do expect more than what I got 
in the documentation.

Richard
K5Bwv

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Mike Morrow wrote:
> Anthony wrote:
> 
>> I am building my K1, and have completed the first section of the  
>> build, and am at the DC Voltage check  stage on page 30 of the  
>> manual...
>>
>> If anyone has some ideas for me to try to track down my problem I'd  
>> appreciate it. 
> 
>     AND
> 
> Rick wrote:
> 
>> Interesting.  I'm at the same stage and had the same results.  I had
>> to leave it... 
> 
> This is THE most common and well-known "problem" that comes up for K1
> builders.
> 
> The problem is due to the fact that you have not applied the ERRATA F-8
> that comes with K1 manual, rev. F of 01-24-2002:
> 
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K1_Errata_Rev_F-8.pdf
> 
> You MUST install a jumper at the location of RFC8 before voltage will be
> available as shown in the voltage checks on page 30.   Unfortunately,
> the manual DOES NOT tell you to install the jumper until PAGE 31!!!  So
> obviously the checks on page 30 will fail.
> 
> The errata sheet, item 3, points this out.
> 
> I find it odd that the K1, which is a "mature" product with essentially no
> further circuit revisions likely, is still using a seven and one-half year old
> manual with this and other defects.
> 
> The errata sheet is also not complete.  It does not address the errors
> on the last page quick reference guide.  (The NB menu items are OFF,
> HI and LO and not OFF, NB1, NB2.)
> 
> The K1 is my favorite QRP rig of all time.  I love it!  It is frustrating to see
> errors in the manual so frequently cause builders this type of problem.
> A kit maker should assume that any published errata sheets will be ignored
> and correct the manuals in a timely manner.  I believe that after more
> than seven years it has come time for revision G of the K1 manual to
> appear.
> 
> I also believe it would be appropriate to have those few components
> that must be installed to use the 80m board (RF board C78, RFC8)
> included as standard parts of the basic K1 kit.
> 
> Mike / KK5F
> 
> 
> 
> 
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