[Elecraft] KC9EHQ New KSB2 revision issues

[Don Wilhelm]

That is a possibility, and if so, makes it an isolated case (I would 
hope that is true).
It is *possible* to drill out the holes (but certainly not 
recommended).  If that is done, it will be necessary to solder the lead 
on both the top and bottom of the board (because the thru-plating will 
be destroyed).  For the KSB2, that would mean mounting the diodes far 
enough to solder between the board and the component body (the diodes on 
the KSB2 board are mounted vertically).

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/24/2011 10:06 PM, Allen Wisbey, W1SBY wrote:
> I had a similar problem with my main board on K2 6688. The board house
> botched the plating process on one quadrant of the board. The closer you
> got to the corner the tighter the holes were until they were all but
> closed up.
>
> I sent it in to Elecraft and they opened the holes, not sure what they
> used (needle, drill?), but it worked.
>
> I wonder if the same thing has happened again?
>
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