[Elecraft] K1 retrofit backlight mod

[Jessie Oberreuter]

      If not, you might still be able to source the relevant parts.  I made 
mine before the official kit existed by ordering parts from Mouser.  Mine 
has a red backlight instead of the Elecraft green :).  -kb7psg

On Sat, 6 Jul 2019, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Lloyd,
>
> The kit for built K1s included the LCD p/n E600015, for unbuilt K1s it was 
> not included.
>
> In order to install the backlight the LCD must be removed and will most 
> likely be destroyed in the process.  The easiest way to remove it is to cut 
> the pins close to the LCD body and then remove them one at a time.
>
> Before doing anything, check with the Elecraft sales office to be certain 
> both the p/n E600015 and the backlight kit for an unbuilt K1 are available.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 7/6/2019 4:34 PM, LL wrote:
>> The backlight mod on the Elecraft site says that it's for unbuilt kits. Can
>> it be added to a built kit? If not, is there a mod for that, somewhere...?
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