K1 Backlight

[George Averill]

Does anyone have suggestions for installing the backlight mod in the K1?  Which is best, 2 ma or 6 ma configuration?  Has anyone installed a switch to turn it on or off?

George
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

George,

If you operate mostly on battery, use the 2ma. option, otherwise I would
use the 6 ma. for its extra brightness - but best is to install it
initially for 2 ma, and then look at it to see if you think it is bright
enough.

I don't think there is room for a switch.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/16/2014 12:59 PM, George Averill wrote:
> Does anyone have suggestions for installing the backlight mod in the K1?  Which is best, 2 ma or 6 ma configuration?  Has anyone installed a switch to turn it on or off?
>
>

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[Scotty Long]

I used the lower brightness level and it works great. The power draw is minimal and another switch is something else to break...

K1 S/N. 3206

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> On Jul 16, 2014, at 11:59, "George Averill" <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> Does anyone have suggestions for installing the backlight mod in the K1?  Which is best, 2 ma or 6 ma configuration?  Has anyone installed a switch to turn it on or off?
>
> George
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[Phil Wheeler-2]

This link discusses doing a switch
http://www.elecraft.com/K1/k1_backlight_mod_kit.htm

Phil W7OX

On 7/16/14, 9:59 AM, George Averill wrote:
> Does anyone have suggestions for installing the backlight mod in the K1?  Which is best, 2 ma or 6 ma configuration?  Has anyone installed a switch to turn it on or off?
>
> George

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