[Elecraft] K2 Only 30-metre Band Works

[VA1CQ]

Hi Don,

I have discovered I installed K1 and K2 backwards. The location bar on 
each relay is facing in the opposite direction ("down") from the other 
relays. The manual Parts Placement Drawing clearly shows all relays 
oriented vertically must have the bar on the relay at the "top". I can't 
imagine why I did that. Unless the stenciling on the PCB is wrong 
(highly unlikely), then it's my fault for not following the manual. I 
can't see the PCB stenciling now since the relay covers it.

This explains why I could not tune the 40 metre band. And probably 
explains other things I couldn't do too. I discovered this when I 
started measuring voltages around K1.

This will be difficult to correct. The two relays are flush with the 
board. I can't cut them off since I have no access to their pins. I will 
need to solder suck and wick them out. Fortunately, their pins are not 
bent but straight through their solder pads.

Any tips on removing them would be appreciated. I'm hoping these or 
similar parts are still available.

73,
Murray VA1CQ



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