G'day, What is this mod?
regards, Mike VP8NO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill W4ZV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Buffer Mod | | | | James Denneny wrote: | > | > I am about to attempt the N8LP K3 Buffer Mod for improved RX performance. | > It involves exchanging two, extremely small, surface-mount resistors. | > | | This is about the simplest SMD work one can do, but I would *strongly* | recommend you find a scrap SMD board and practice removing and soldering a | few resistors first. Almost any scrap board (like an old modem) should have | some resistors. I've not had any problems removing components like Rs and | Cs using a single Circuit Specialists clone of the Hakko 936 with a 1.6mm | chisel tip at 700 degrees. I found the resistors easily slide off after | alternately heating each side, but you definitely should practice first. | | -- | View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Buffer-Mod-tp738458p740658.html | Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. | | _______________________________________________ | 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 | | No virus found in this incoming message. | Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com | Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.6/1625 - Release Date: 21/08/2008 06:04 | | | _______________________________________________ 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
