[Elecraft] K2 Thermistor question

[Don Wilhelm]

Paul,

Do not distort the leads on the thermistor.  Just insert the leads as 
far as they will go and solder in place.

73,
Don W3FPR

Paul Huff wrote:
> The instructions for the PLL thermistor board for the K2 say that the body of 
> the thermistor should just touch the board.  It also cautions that the leads are 
> fragile and should not be bent "any more than necessary."  Near the body of my 
> thermistor the leads have a slight twist (clearly manufactured that way) and are 
> coated with a gray covering - possibly a ceramic insulation(?).  As it is, the 
> body of my thermistor will sit about 1/16" above the board.  Should I try to 
> remove the twist in the leads and this covering so that I really get the body of 
> the thermistor in contact with the board?  Any suggestions on how to do this 
> without damaging the part?
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice!
>
> 73,
> Paul - N8XMS
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