Slightly cracked ferrite core in BL2 kit

[michael taylor-3]

I just received my AT1 and BL2 mini-module kits today and one of the
binocular cores from the BL2 balun has a corner cracked from the
shipping process, I mean abuse.

Should I get it replaced or is it a non-issue?

Photo of the slightly cracked ferrite core:
<http://shurl.org/qWttl>

-Michael, VE3TIX
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[Don Wilhelm-3]

Michael,

If you will ever use the BL2 at its maximum rated power, then by all means
ask for a replacement.  If you will alway use less power than the max, the
real answer is one of asthetics - if you want it to look 'pretty', then
replace it, but it should work just fine even though the corner is damaged.
(These are just 'educated guesses' and free advice - which is worth every
penny you pay for it).

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I just received my AT1 and BL2 mini-module kits today and one of the
> binocular cores from the BL2 balun has a corner cracked from the
> shipping process, I mean abuse.
>
> Should I get it replaced or is it a non-issue?
>
> Photo of the slightly cracked ferrite core:
> <http://shurl.org/qWttl>
>
> -Michael, VE3TIX
>

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[Paul T. Rubin]

Michael:

I had the same problem with a BL-2 kit. They really should wrap those cores.
Scott at Elecraft sent me a new set of cores the next day.

Paul N8NOV
Houston

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[n6wg]

On a corner like that, absolutely a non-issue.
Go ahead and build and enjoy.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG

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Subject: [Elecraft] Slightly cracked ferrite core in BL2 kit


I just received my AT1 and BL2 mini-module kits today and one of the
binocular cores from the BL2 balun has a corner cracked from the
shipping process, I mean abuse.

Should I get it replaced or is it a non-issue?

Photo of the slightly cracked ferrite core:
<http://shurl.org/qWttl>

-Michael, VE3TIX
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[Fred (FL)]

REPLACE IT!   It appears like more than a
simple chip, there looks to be a crack
appearing.  IMHO I'd get a new replacement.

Fred
N3CSY


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[Ron-73]

Fred (FL) wrote:

> REPLACE IT!   It appears like more than a
> simple chip, there looks to be a crack
> appearing.  IMHO I'd get a new replacement.
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> Fred
> N3CSY
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Why would you NOT replace it? Don't cheap out. You are going to invest
effort and time, do it right.
RG
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