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

[Don Wilhelm]

  Ken,

While that is a good idea, I have never found it to be necessary.  I 
check on all the K2/100s that I repair.
Once the pads have "settled in", they do not compress any further.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/1/2011 5:43 PM, Ken Chandler wrote:
> It's also a good idea to re-tighten to screws periodically but not to over tighten them.
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> On 1 Mar 2011, at 22:29, K1FFX<bruce.rosen at rcn.com>  wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> Cheers -
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>> Bruce
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