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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