[Elecraft] Toughness

[Vic K2VCO]

The toroids in the K2 and K3 (the rigs I am familiar with) are relatively small and they 
are held firmly enough by their leads that I haven't heard of any problems such as you 
describe. I recall a long-haul truck driver who had a K2 in his truck; he reported no 
trouble from the vibration.

Elecraft does NOT recommend that you use any kind of goop (technical term) to secure the 
toroids. It is not needed and can prevent adjustments to turn spacing or detune a circuit.

I take my K2 camping and to field day and have never had anything come loose after more 
than 10 years.

On 4/9/2012 7:40 AM, John Huggins, kx4o wrote:
> Understood about the external features Ingo and good advice.
>
> My primary concern is over the internal soundness of products touted as
> portable.
>
> Thruhole and surface mount components are quite sturdy.  Edge and header
> connectors are, well, good enough most times.
>
> My primary concern are those round masses held with wisps of wire...
> toroids.  Has anyone ever seen toroids come loose and turn their rig into
> a maraca?
>
> John, kx4o


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Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/