[GreenKeys] ST-6 Question For Gurus

[Pete Lancashire]

I suggest spending a few $'s more and get anti-static bubble wrap. If there
is a company nearby that builds from electronic parts or assemblies you can
give their receiving department, even the buyer a call and many times get
all you want for free.

-pete

On Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 11:27 PM, Geo. Hutchison <w7tty at centurylink.net>
wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
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