RE: Help! K2 display problem

[Hans Østnell]

Jack,

I had exactly the same problem in the last K2 I built. Obvioulsy they got a
batch with "shortlegged" diffusers at Elecraft, hi! However it's pretty easy
to overcome this problem. My method is similar to the J-hook method by
WB7SS.

I attached the spacers to the diffuser (the leads completely flush with the
spacers) and put a thin discarded component lead into each hole. Using a
VERY SMALL amount of solder, I "filled" each hole with solder, using a thin
tip iron. It's enouogh to just "wet" each hole with solder, and there is not
room enough for any solder blobs (if so, the space between the diffuser and
bisplay board will be incorrect). You need a steady hand, a small tip iron
and patience. If solder blobs is created - clean the assembly and redo the
whole thing. When everything seems to look fine, attach the diffuser to the
display board and continue as per the K2 manual.

This worked fine for me.

73/2!

Hans / LA2MOA
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[Jack-123]

Thanks for the advise guys. I will follow the J hook route.

Seems odd that if this has been an issue for years, there is no mention of
it on the errata sheet.

Oh well..... now wheres that very fine soldering iron tip.........

Jack

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