[Elecraft] KX1 problem

[Pedro Correia]

Don,

There was a broken wire from the KXB3080 (G). Also I remade the ground wires on the crystals. It's great now!!

73
 

Pedro CT2GET




> Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 11:13:29 -0500
> From: w3fpr at embarqmail.com
> To: pedrocorreia1111 at hotmail.com
> CC: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 problem
> 
>   Pedro,
> 
> Do you have the KXB3080 (or KXB30) option installed?  If so, be certain 
> the wires on the top of the option board have been flush cut and the 
> square pads are in place.  If the transistors under that board are not 
> down flat against the main board, they will not allow the KXB3080 board 
> to be laid flat and may short to the top cover.
> 
> Also check the ground wires on the crystals.  If they are not soldered 
> low on the crystal case, they can contact the battery holders and put 
> pressure on the main board when the bottom cover is in place.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 11/9/2010 11:00 AM, Pedro Correia wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a problem with my KX1, I notice that if apply some minor force to the covers my audio level will vary. This sometimes appends if I tap the main knob. I did a full soldering rework and still no solution.
> > Any ideas please.
> >