[Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2 Build #7552

[Bob]

Hi,

       These also have the "170" number so may be of similar design.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZPDG1K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

        I've got good service from these, even abusing them.  If your a Prime 
member or get to the free shipping level at $4.37 these are almost throw 
away's.  Surprisingly they are made in Italy not China.

73,
Bob
K2TK  ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR


On 9/27/2014 8:47 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Kevin,
>
> You have a K2 with the new encoder board.  If the leads on that encoder board 
> and the area of the Control board directly behind it are not flush trimmed 
> (really, really flush trimmed), the two will make contact and 'strange things 
> will happen'.  Yes, the tools list does not include flush trimmers, but you 
> will need them.
> Inexpensive flush trimmers can often be found in the electrical tools 
> department of your local DIY store (at least here in the US Home Depot carries 
> them) - look for Xcelite (or Lufkin or Cooper) 170M - it may be packaged with 
> a pair of small needlenose pliers.
>
> Try putting some insulator between the encoder board and the control board to 
> test and see if that cures the fault condition. There is not much clearance 
> and you may not be able to put the screws in the control board while doing 
> that test.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>