Posted by
Don Wilhelm-4 on
Feb 10, 2011; 1:22am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX1-Variation-in-driver-transistors-e-g-2SC2166-tp6010045p6010233.html
Leigh,
Elecraft is currently shipping KX1s with the 2SC2166 again. I have
built 4 in the last month and all 4 have that transistor.
The thermal pad provides better heat conduction and should not be
eliminated if a plastic tab transistor is used - only the shoulder
washer is eliminated.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 2/9/2011 7:21 PM, Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU wrote:
> Here's some info to read:
>
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX1-Q6-question-td662532.html> and here, in this erratum superseded by the revision E manual which shows
> the changeover:
>
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX1_Owners_Manual_Errata_Rev_D-1.pdf>
> It seems that Elecraft went from a 2SC2166 to a 2SC5739 for RoHS compliance.
>
> A side benefit is that the new part eliminates a thermal pad, shoulder
> washer, and thus a potential for a short from the KX1 build.
>
> Some have reported improved output on 20M with this part, albeit with the
> usual warnings about too much power causing you trouble later if you don't
> have a great match to your antenna, a strong possibility under the KX1
> normal operating conditions.
>
> Leigh/WA5ZNU
>
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