[GreenKeys] ST-6 Question For Gurus

[Geo. Hutchison]

GreenKeyers - - -

For a pile of boards which was NOT well packed, Eric's suggestion of 
following the power wiring is excellent.

The ST-6 was produced over several generations of production changes, 
revisions & improvements, as well as factory wired and rat's nest cable 
harnesses, changing wire sizes, laced harnesses as well as ty-raps, and 
an array of different colored wires.

Additionally, the circuit board retaining and stabilization arrangement 
changed as well, and was never really optimal.

Rule of thumb should BE SURE YOU REMOVE THE BOARDS AND WRAP THEM IN 
BUBBLE WRAP >>AFTER<< you take the time to note their slot and mark the 
board.

I suggest that when packing or after you KNOW it is working correctly, 
number each card socket location sequentially with a magic marker. Then 
using said  magic marker, place a series of dots on each board 
corresponding to the number on the socket location, reasonably close to 
the  socket. This assures correct location AND CORRECT POLARITY

The socket #1 board would have one dot on the edge CLOSEST to the 
number, Socket#2 would have TWO DOTS closest to the number, and so on 
down the line.

Once the boards are suitably wrapped, stuff the boards INSIDE THE 
CHASSIS and make sure they are all well-wrapped and with enough padding 
amongst the boards so as to preclude damage from being joggled around 
while in shipment. Then put the cover on, put in the screws, and wrap 
the whole unit in enough bubble wrap to assure the chance of minimal or 
no damage in transit.

Wal-Mart charges about $16.50 for a 150-foot roll of bubble wrap which 
is perfect for this project. Remember that it is customary to charge for 
shipping and handling, so don't be afraid to pay for and pass on the 
cost of what materials it takes to reasonably assure safe arrival. Doing 
so will make you look REALLY GOOD, and will have the buyer offering 
high-praise in the insanely important FEEDBACK ARENA.

W7TTY



On 2/24/2016 4:47 PM, tony.podrasky wrote:
> GE OMs;
>
> OK - I bought an ST-6. The seller packed the boards separately.
>
> I have 2 pictures of the inside of the ST-6 from other sources.
>
> One picture has the keyer and autostart board components
> facing in the same direction as the power supply.
>
> The other picture has all the boards facing left and the
> power supply facing right.
>
> Does anyone know an EASY way to tell which ST-6 I have?
>
> UE,
> K2EAA - TONY
> NNNN
> ZCZC
>