[Elecraft] [K2] Loose screws on KPA100 Q1 and Q2

[Don Wilhelm]

  Bruce,

Yes that is a good reminder - also note that it should be re-done if you 
change the thermal pads.
For anyone who has had a KPA100 built for them, it might be a bit 
intimidating at first to get to the screws.  For anyone in that 
position, send me an email, and I will send you the document that I 
normally send to customers for whom I build a KPA100 or change the 
thermal pads.

Route the ribbon cable (and the speaker cable) toward the front.  It 
should exit the shield running straight out.  If it does not fit that 
way, swap ends.

When the KPA100 is mounted onto the base K2, tuck the ribbon cable and 
the speaker cable up into the space above the Control Board and as far 
away from the KSB2 as possible and reasonable.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/1/2011 5:29 PM, K1FFX wrote:
> A reminder to new KPA100 builders ... the very last step in the KPA100
> construction manual is on page 55 and reminds the builder to go back and
> tighten the screws that hold down Q1 and Q2 after 5 hours of normal use.
>
> I just opened up my K2/100, following the ARRL DX contest, and sure enough
> ... all 4 screws were loose and required the suggested 1/8 turn.
>
> And, as long as I have the top off, I'm seeing if can route the ribbon cable
> more optimally, and will tweak the filter alignment.
>
> Cheers -
>
> Bruce
>
>
>
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> Bruce Rosen
> K1FFX
> k2/100 6982
>