The link in the email you sent is similar to what I did. It did not work with
the original LCD. Putting a white sheet behind the original LCD did nothing
as it was opaque. I had to get a transreflective one, the key here is it's
translucent to permit back-lighting. It was long ago and I
> On May 16, 2021, at 06:06, Louandzip via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> If you can't find a kit: I modded my K1 to illuminate the LCD back in '03,
> before the mod kit was available. It's pretty easy to do (a white sticker,
> two leds, and a resistor) and works very well, but it does require a
>
If you can't find a kit: I modded my K1 to illuminate the LCD back in '03,
before the mod kit was available. It's pretty easy to do (a white sticker, two
leds, and a resistor) and works very well, but it does require a
transreflective LCD in place of the original reflective one supplied back
Good evening all,
I’m looking for a LCD backlight kit for the K1. I don’t see it listed on the
Elecraft site anymore and am kicking myself for not picking one up sooner.
If anyone has a kit that is no longer needed, I would be interested. Please
contact me off-list.
73 de AG7TX...
David
Does anyone have suggestions for installing the backlight mod in the K1? Which
is best, 2 ma or 6 ma configuration? Has anyone installed a switch to turn it
on or off?
George
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George,
If you operate mostly on battery, use the 2ma. option, otherwise I would
use the 6 ma. for its extra brightness - but best is to install it
initially for 2 ma, and then look at it to see if you think it is bright
enough.
I don't think there is room for a switch.
73,
Don W3FPR
On
I used the lower brightness level and it works great. The power draw is minimal
and another switch is something else to break...
K1 S/N. 3206
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73 Scotty / NU0S
On Jul 16, 2014, at 11:59, George Averill aver...@mchsi.com wrote:
Does anyone have suggestions for installing
This link discusses doing a switch
http://www.elecraft.com/K1/k1_backlight_mod_kit.htm
Phil W7OX
On 7/16/14, 9:59 AM, George Averill wrote:
Does anyone have suggestions for installing the backlight mod in the K1? Which
is best, 2 ma or 6 ma configuration? Has anyone installed a switch to
I am getting ready to install my backlight on my unbuilt K1. Step #1 is
³flush-trim all component leads which are located BETWEEN the two rows of
LCD PC board pads...²
Does this mean to flush-trim the pins of the U1 HOLDER? These pins are only
1 mm above the board. Am I really supposed to try to
Paul,
Use flush cutters and trim them as close as you can. Yes, that 1mm
matters. If you do not trim them, the LCD will contact the metalwork on
the front panel assembly and may break when you put things all together.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/19/2013 5:35 PM, Paul Roche wrote:
I am getting
I've reached the point in assembling my K1 where I install the backlight kit
and have a few questions:
1. I assume that the black neoprene LCD spacer that comes with the K1 is not
used when the backlight kit is installed? In other words, the only items under
the LCD will be the insulator card
I have finally started to install this kit as I needed to pop the rig open to
fix a problem and wonder if I'm missing a part. When I opened the plastic
envelope, I have four parts: 2 resistors, the LCD display, and the
Backlight (with pins A K). According to the parts list, I should have a
Yes, you are missing that part. You will need to contact Elecraft and
ask for the missing piece - on the contact page at Elecraft site look
for the e-mail for missing and spare parts request.
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 2:51 PM, Clark Macaulay KE4RQ
clarkmacau...@yahoo.com wrote:
According to the
I thought that I would share a little report about my recent K1 backlight
installation.
I was very nervous about tearing into a perfectly good working radio. But
as someone recently said to me, once you make the first snip on a connection
the radio is broken and now needs to be fixed!
Hi everybody,
I have just ordered the backlight mod kit for my K1 (#01755, 40-30-20-15 m).
Because of the time honored adage of if it aint broke, don't fix it, I
always get a little nervous about doing rework. Are there any special
difficulties or tricks that I should be aware of before I
Does anyone know if you can use the K1 backlight kit (K1BKLTKIT) to backlight
the Wilderness Radio KC2 display?
dt
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The instructions for the K1 Backlight Mod (Step 6) say DO NOT remove the
thin white plastic sheets which cover both front and back of the backlight
assembly. When I removed the clear plastic film, there was no white
plastic sheet underneath it. There is a white plastic sheet on the other
side
Hi folks,
just built the K1 backlight mode for my K1#1434 and I really like it!
The backlight makes it much more comfortable in darker rooms.
I am using the 200 Ohm resistor and now I am wondering if anyone
tried a smaller resistor to make it a little more bright.
Would it make any sense? I dont
Greetings,
I have just started to build my K1-4 for which I have also bought the
LCD backlight mod. After mounting the MCU into its socket on the front
panel board (step 5 on page 21) I have to continue with the
instructions of the backlight mod. Here, the first step is to remove
the MCU from the
Alex:
When the K1 backlight instructions were written (by me), it was
assumed that many of the backlights would be installed in
already-built K1s. So the builder was just instructed to unplug the
MCU... it should NOT have been soldered in, so the only added effort
you should have to expend
Hello Tom,
Thanks for your reply.
It's really no problem. I just thought for a short moment that I have
missed something. I find the instructions very clear with good
illustrations. Thanks.
73
Alex OZ9AEC
On 3/3/06, Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Alex:
When the K1 backlight
Rather than sacrifice the AGC control, I handled the on/off of the K1
backlight by adding an internal on/off switch. I used a very small
Elecraft DPDT switch left over from the K1 Upgrade Kit I installed
awhile back (I didn't need the ability to turn the tx mixer on during
receive, so the
Hello all,
Today I installed the backlight option in my K1.
I looks so cool! I now will be able to see what frequency etc
I'm on at night. This will come in real handy for the next
Polar Bear Moonlight Madness Event. Yeah, the moon is bright,
but not that bright. I now will be able to operate
I just installed the backlight mod and it's quite an improvement. Using a Hakko
808 to suck out the old (cut) pins from the original LCD made the job
absolutely painless.
The instructions were easy to follow and the backlight was cut well. Thanks Tom!
I keep the rig at my bedside and will
Has there been any decision made whether to make a backlit LCD standard on
the K1?
Or will one have to order the K1 Kit, and the backlight mod and thereby
end up paying for an extra LCD?
-Bruce, N1RX
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make a backlit LCD standard on the K1?
The lack of a lit display had been my chief K1 nit to pick. I'd recommend it
be made standard.
Scott N1AIA
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Thanks, Tom (N0SS) Wayne (N6KR) for the backlight upgrade for my K1. Now,
the rig is complete!
While the kit and instructions are first rate, this upgrade is not for the
faint of heart. Although I was careful not to use any more heat than necessary
in removing the cut pins from the old LCD,
Tom and the rest of the gang,
Gene N0MQ and I got together yesterday evening to give each other moral
support for the backlight mods. The modification went well and like other
have said, makes the K1 perfect!!
Tom did a masterful job on the manual, very professional. The mistake on
the
Jim wrote:
While the kit and instructions are first rate, this upgrade is not for
the faint of heart. Although I was careful not to use any more heat
than necessary in removing the cut pins from the old LCD, I did have
one PCB trace lift up.
It would appear to be somewhat taxing, just
I love it. It's nice to sit in the darkened shack late at night with
only the sound of CW and the faint glow of the display.
I was able to use a razor saw and miter box for cutting to length.
http://www.micromark.com search for miter box
I made the cut in two steps - cutting from both
Eric:
The only problem I had was with the length of the LED backlight. Page 4
shows an illustration that says to cut it to 1-1/4, but doesn't say
anything about having to cut it in the directions. Mine had obviously
already been cut...poorly. It was cut at an angle and was about 1-1/2 long.
Just got my K1 Backlight Kit, and installed it. It took maybe an hour. More
details on my website:
www.ke6us.com
The only problem I had was with the length of the LED backlight. Page 4
shows an illustration that says to cut it to 1-1/4, but doesn't say
anything about having to cut it in the
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