Greetings... Just for information, I ordered a Hakko desoldering kit from http://www.kiesub.com per a recommendation on this reflector. It arrived about a week after the order, free shipping (well except for a $0.64 insurance charge hihi) as is going to be handy. A reasonable price for a good tool.
The antenna wire saga was quite interesting to read. You can see definite regional preferences (most likely due to what is available in an area) Finding electric fence wire and irrigation pipe (two popular antenna materials) is difficult in many locations. One place not mentioned as a good source for remnants is your local junk yard, preferably the one that deals in scrap metal versus junk cars. Construction site dumpsters are good spots also, if you don't mind "recycling" and they don't mind you taking it. Both may have other surprises that would be useful in constructing an inexpensive antenna, or adding to your radial system. After all, it's all about building isn't it? ;o) Finally sorted out my KPA100 problem with lack of proper control from the K2. Seems that one of the 1N5711 diodes was behaving intermittently, as they both tested good, in and out of the circuit. This was done after removing T4 (not a fun task!). I replaced both diodes and installed them on the bottom to facilitate easy removal in case they get zapped. All I can figure is that a spike during the storm must have made it down the antenna line. It's working, I'm happy and very greatful for the support from folks here. Cheers! Julius n2wn _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
