[Elecraft] securing toroids in K2, why not?

vr2xmc vr2xmc at yahoo.com.hk
Sat Jul 2 21:20:54 EDT 2011


U don't need all those adhesive for all toroids. 73 Johnny 

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R Thompson <ve8rt at xplornet.com> 於 2011年7月3日 上午9:02 寫道:

>   I just installed the first toroid, RFC14, in my K2 kit.  After
> winding it, I sprayed it with conformal coating, and just before
> installing it I put a small dab of RTV3145 (non-corrosive) silicone seal
> on the end next to the PC board and then soldered it in place.
> 
>   So.... I turn the page in the manual and the very next thing in bold
> is "Do not use adhesives or fixatives of any king to secure toroids to
> the PC board.
> 
>   Would this also apply to conformal coating?  Should I remove RFC14
> and take the RTV off it?
> 
>   Thanks,
> 
>             Ron VE8RT
> 
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