[Elecraft] K2: High SWR On Dummy Load

[Ariel Jacala]

Don and all who helped

Diodes have been replaced.  Everything is back to normal

Thanks

Ariel NY4G

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On Oct 31, 2012, at 11:02 PM, "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> Ariel.
> 
> While it is sometimes possible to clip the leads on the top of the board and use the remaining leads to mount new diodes, I suggest that "is cheating".  I always remove the board from the heatsink and de-solder the diodes from below.
> Usually, the thermal pads will stay in place and can be re-used unless they become torn.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> On 10/31/2012 10:34 PM, Ariel Jacala wrote:
>> Don,
>> 
>> I took off the shield on the KPA100 and those two diodes are tight against the back panel and the toroid.  What would you recommend is the best way to desolder and replace those?  It is tight against the back panel and a toroid.  I do not want to risk damaging the nearby toroid - so I think I will remove the the standoffs and remove the PCB from the heat sink and desolder it from the back side (non component) side.   Is this what you would do?
>> 
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