Eric or Wayne - Re: XV50: Problem with Errata C-4

[JT Croteau]

Eric or Wayne, could one of you please read my original post below and
address it along with a new problem with the Rev. C manual I just
found?   My emails to [hidden email] are not being answered.

Upon completion of my XV, I found I had extra parts from the 50MHz
completion parts package.  One of the parts is a pair of ferrite
beads.  According to the 50 MHz parts list, these beads are supposed
to be for L3.  However, under the 50 MHz instructions, I was told to
install a molded inductor at L3 and this molded inductor is also
listed as L3 in the 50 MHz section.  Is it safe to assume that the
beads should not be used and are legitimate extras.

Additionally, I have three extra parts from the "base" parts envelope
that I am still investigating.  One is a 100K 1/4W resistor and I also
have 2 "103" caps.  These may be legitimate "extras" however. I was
also missing a 56-Ohm resistor from the 50 MHz parts envelope but
found a local source and this is no big deal.

My biggest gripe though are with these docs.  I used to be a technical
writer so maybe I am a bit anal with this pet peeve.

Thanks

- JT

On 10/8/07, JT Croteau <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I'm trying to build my first XV, an XV50, and I just hit a road block.
>
> First, the page number references in the C-4 Errata don't match those
> in my Rev. C manual.
>
> #1 Page 25, Right Column, Second Step: Remove L17 from the list.  (The
> tuning slug for L17 should be left in the inductor).
>
> I'm confused by this for a couple reasons.  First, page 25 has no
> reference to L17.  In fact, on page 25 you are just wrapping up the
> front panel assembly.  Second, where you are about to install L17 on
> page 33, there is no mention about removing any of the slugs.  It just
> says to run the cores up and down and then set near the top of the
> coil.  On page 34, you solder them in.
>
> So, what am I actually supposed to do with L17?  Install it as normal?
>
> Then, the next step:
>
> #2 Page 25, Right Column, Second Step: After "L10" add "In the XV50,
> the inductor is a toroid and has no slug".
>
> Ok, I think I can figure this out but, again, the page numbers don't
> match and it actually references the same step as the first item.
>
> The page numbers for the remaining steps 3, 4, and 9 also don't seem
> to make sense but they are alignment issues and I think I can figure
> them out.
>
> I am really becoming disappointed with the quality of Elecraft's
> documentation of late.  I had a number of documentation issues with my
> Rev. G manual K2 build.  Several parts were substituted with different
> parts and not documented in any type of Errata and there were several
> formatting issues with the parts tables.  Several part numbers were
> cut off and/or didn't fit in the cells.  I had emailed my
> documentation issues as I found them to Elecraft but I only ever
> received a reply on one of them.  I hope the problems with the
> documentation aren't signs that Elecraft is too narrowly focused on
> the K3 at the moment and neglecting current products.
>
> Thanks for any help on just what to do with L17.  I presume I'm to
> just install it as I do L15 and L16.
>
> --
> JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx)

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[Mike Harris-9]

G'day JT,

| Additionally, I have three extra parts from the "base" parts envelope
| that I am still investigating.  One is a 100K 1/4W resistor and I also
| have 2 "103" caps.  These may be legitimate "extras" however. I was
| also missing a 56-Ohm resistor from the 50 MHz parts envelope but
| found a local source and this is no big deal.

Same here.  I don't usually do an inventory so I had to go through the
caps instalation one by one to make sure I hadn't missed any.

| My biggest gripe though are with these docs.  I used to be a technical
| writer so maybe I am a bit anal with this pet peeve.

Agreed, they are a mess of amendments and confusions.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

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[JT Croteau]

The issues are now being addressed, Gary and I are now in
communication with one another.  Thanks Eric/Wayne.

--
JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx)
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