RC,
I strongly advise against using styrofoam from the craft store to hold the
parts - it creates static which can damage active components. It is OK with
resistors and capacitors, but I hesitate to keep any of that stuff near my
workbench on the off chance that it will brush against something and zap it.
The black foam stuff that sensitive parts are often stuck into is fine for
holding components.
Do enjoy building your K1 - take your time and work carefully. Yes, put a
note on this reflector when you have questions - often you will receive an
answer within minutes.
73,
Don W3FPR
----- Original Message -----
I can hardly wait. My K1-2 (80/40) will be here Monday. I've built several
smaller kits like the Rock mite etc. Nothing of this magnatude though. I
ordered it Friday after Thanksgiving and it seems like I.ve been waiting
forever for it to arrive. Meanwhile hoping to pick up building hints I've
monitored this reflector. I've never used the side of a cardboard box but
instead a 12" x 12" sheet of styrofoam from the craft store to hold the
parts and DVM to check EVERY resistor and VARIABLE TONE TESTER to check
capacitors before mounting them on the pcb. This looks like the place to be
should I have QUESTIONS or need a good sharp kick in the motivator [g].
72/71 de "RC" kc5wa
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