[Elecraft] k2 kit progress - Woops! Did I really do that?

[Richard Smart]

Having done exactly the same thing (putting P1 on the wrong side of the board) my email to Elecraft support resulted in a very fast and helpful response.  A quick email should get you going again.

Having completed the K2 now (with some very accurate and timely advice from Don W)- it was fun to build and is great to use especially in the field.

Regards

Richard S
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> On 28/06/2018, at 13:00, Don Schroder <donanddeena at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Even a perfectionist can screw up now and then, right?
> 
> I installed P1, a 20 pin male, right angle pin connector, to the RF board, on the FRONT side, when the instructions clearly state
> “Position 20-pin male right-angle connector P1 on the bottom of the board.” Ok, I can deal with the whoop-see, just
> DE solder, pull it out, and install a new right-angle connector. O’boy, DE solder trick didn’t go so well, P1 ended up in pieces.
> 
> No problem, I have other right-angle pin connectors, just use them! But, after installing, the replacements are about 1/16” shorter
> in length, and don’t go into J1 as far. Hello Huston, NOW we have a problem! The front panel is NOT getting any power!
> 
> I need a new P1, part # E620029. Other than that, the build is going great! Do I need to send an email to Elecraft parts department?
> 
> Comments are appreciated! Be kind, please, Thanks!
> 
> Don, KE0PVQ  (thinking about a vanity call sign, suggestions?)
> 
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