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Don Schroder

k2 kit progress - Woops! Did I really do that?

Even a perfectionist can screw up now and then, right?

I installed P1, a 20 pin male, right angle pin connector, to the RF board, on the FRONT side, when the instructions clearly state
“Position 20-pin male right-angle connector P1 on the bottom of the board.” Ok, I can deal with the whoop-see, just
DE solder, pull it out, and install a new right-angle connector. O’boy, DE solder trick didn’t go so well, P1 ended up in pieces.

No problem, I have other right-angle pin connectors, just use them! But, after installing, the replacements are about 1/16” shorter
in length, and don’t go into J1 as far. Hello Huston, NOW we have a problem! The front panel is NOT getting any power!

I need a new P1, part # E620029. Other than that, the build is going great! Do I need to send an email to Elecraft parts department?

Comments are appreciated! Be kind, please, Thanks!

Don, KE0PVQ (thinking about a vanity call sign, suggestions?)

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Don Wilhelm

Re: k2 kit progress - Woops! Did I really do that?

Don,

Yes, email [hidden email], or since you have the part number, you
can contact sales [hidden email] or phone them at 831-763-4211 to
order a replacement.

To remove it, cut the plastic or otherwise push it off the pins, and
then remove the pins one at a time unless you have really good
desoldering tools.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/27/2018 9:00 PM, Don Schroder wrote:

> Even a perfectionist can screw up now and then, right?
>
> I installed P1, a 20 pin male, right angle pin connector, to the RF board, on the FRONT side, when the instructions clearly state
> “Position 20-pin male right-angle connector P1 on the bottom of the board.” Ok, I can deal with the whoop-see, just
> DE solder, pull it out, and install a new right-angle connector. O’boy, DE solder trick didn’t go so well, P1 ended up in pieces.
>
> No problem, I have other right-angle pin connectors, just use them! But, after installing, the replacements are about 1/16” shorter
> in length, and don’t go into J1 as far. Hello Huston, NOW we have a problem! The front panel is NOT getting any power!
>
> I need a new P1, part # E620029. Other than that, the build is going great! Do I need to send an email to Elecraft parts department?
>
> Comments are appreciated! Be kind, please, Thanks!
>
> Don, KE0PVQ (thinking about a vanity call sign, suggestions?)
>
> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10
>
>
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Richard Smart

Re: k2 kit progress - Woops! Did I really do that?

In reply to this post by Don Schroder

Having done exactly the same thing (putting P1 on the wrong side of the board) my email to Elecraft support resulted in a very fast and helpful response. A quick email should get you going again.

Having completed the K2 now (with some very accurate and timely advice from Don W)- it was fun to build and is great to use especially in the field.

Regards

Richard S
ZL4FZ

> On 28/06/2018, at 13:00, Don Schroder <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Even a perfectionist can screw up now and then, right?
>
> I installed P1, a 20 pin male, right angle pin connector, to the RF board, on the FRONT side, when the instructions clearly state
> “Position 20-pin male right-angle connector P1 on the bottom of the board.” Ok, I can deal with the whoop-see, just
> DE solder, pull it out, and install a new right-angle connector. O’boy, DE solder trick didn’t go so well, P1 ended up in pieces.
>
> No problem, I have other right-angle pin connectors, just use them! But, after installing, the replacements are about 1/16” shorter
> in length, and don’t go into J1 as far. Hello Huston, NOW we have a problem! The front panel is NOT getting any power!
>
> I need a new P1, part # E620029. Other than that, the build is going great! Do I need to send an email to Elecraft parts department?
>
> Comments are appreciated! Be kind, please, Thanks!
>
> Don, KE0PVQ (thinking about a vanity call sign, suggestions?)
>
> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10
>
>

Neil Zampella

Re: k2 kit progress - Woops! Did I really do that?

Yep .. been there, .. done that ... waited for the replacement from
California ... <sigh> ... and as Richard points out, finished mine with
timely advice from Don.

FWIW .. its often faster to email to [hidden email], as Don
usually answers within a few hours or less.

Neil, KN3ILZ

On 6/29/2018 2:34 AM, Richard Smart wrote:

> Having done exactly the same thing (putting P1 on the wrong side of the board) my email to Elecraft support resulted in a very fast and helpful response. A quick email should get you going again.
>
> Having completed the K2 now (with some very accurate and timely advice from Don W)- it was fun to build and is great to use especially in the field.
>
> Regards
>
> Richard S
> ZL4FZ
>
>
>
>> On 28/06/2018, at 13:00, Don Schroder <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Even a perfectionist can screw up now and then, right?
>>
>> I installed P1, a 20 pin male, right angle pin connector, to the RF board, on the FRONT side, when the instructions clearly state
>> “Position 20-pin male right-angle connector P1 on the bottom of the board.” Ok, I can deal with the whoop-see, just
>> DE solder, pull it out, and install a new right-angle connector. O’boy, DE solder trick didn’t go so well, P1 ended up in pieces.
>>
>> No problem, I have other right-angle pin connectors, just use them! But, after installing, the replacements are about 1/16” shorter
>> in length, and don’t go into J1 as far. Hello Huston, NOW we have a problem! The front panel is NOT getting any power!
>>
>> I need a new P1, part # E620029. Other than that, the build is going great! Do I need to send an email to Elecraft parts department?
>>
>> Comments are appreciated! Be kind, please, Thanks!
>>
>> Don, KE0PVQ (thinking about a vanity call sign, suggestions?)
>>
>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10
>>
>>
>

Don Wilhelm

Re: k2 kit progress - Woops! Did I really do that?

Neil and all,

Since I monitor both the Elecraft support email and this reflector
throughout the day - often extending beyond Elecraft's working hours and
sometimes weekends, I can answer when I take a break and come to the
computer to see what is being sent. I do that every couple hours unless
other activities prevent it.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/29/2018 3:12 PM, Neil Zampella wrote:
> Yep .. been there, .. done that ... waited for the replacement from
> California ... <sigh> ... and as Richard points out, finished mine with
> timely advice from Don.
>
> FWIW .. its often faster to email to [hidden email], as Don
> usually answers within a few hours or less.
>
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