> This is THE most common and well-known "problem" that comes up for K1 > builders. > > The problem is due to the fact that you have not applied the ERRATA > F-8 > that comes with K1 manual, rev. F of 01-24-2002: > > http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K1_Errata_Rev_F-8.pdf > > You MUST install a jumper at the location of RFC8 before voltage > will be > available as shown in the voltage checks on page 30. Unfortunately, > the manual DOES NOT tell you to install the jumper until PAGE 31!!! > So > obviously the checks on page 30 will fail.
Yes, I realized this shortly after I posted that. I did post a follow up mentioning that I was an idiot and had figured out that I had ignored the errata note that I made on the top of the page! Amazing how I just didn't even see it when first following the instructions. I guess I was so tuned into the printed manual's instructions that I ignored my handwritten amendment. I agree that a revised manual would be nice, and is warranted. The kit is so well designed and a pleasure to build that it seems a shame to not have such errors from long ago not incorporated into a new revision of the manual. In any case the work to do the revision won't bring any additional revenue, but it would give a final polish to the kit overall. I'm in the final alignment and testing phase, and hope to have the radio 100% in a couple of days. The 4th will be busy enough without working on the radio... which reminds me... Happy 4th of July to all the US members of this reflector, and any ex- pats too! Best, Anthony, W6GC _________________ Anthony Hardwick wentw...@mac.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
