[Elecraft] KAT2 C60 and C45 problem solved

I didn't find my original posting anymore so I couldn't reply to the original thread. I took a sharp knife and took away some very thin plastic layers from the surface of J4 (16-pin connector). Plastic was removed above the pins from 7 to 10 and number 16. Now J4 is sitting perpendicular to ci

RE: [Elecraft] KAT2 C60 and C45 problem

Rolf, You will have to somehow get J4 and J5 perpendicular to the board. Forcing them into alignment with the screws will likely break something. I have not had any past problems in accomplishing that feat. Be certain C60 and C45 are the proper values of 0.001 uf (marked 102) - the .001 monolyt

[Elecraft] KAT2 C60 and C45 problem

I encountered a problem when building KAT2. I'm in page 7 in revision D manual. The fifth step says: "Install the two 16-pin female connectors, J4 and J5, on the top of the Control board... Make sure the connectors are perpendicular to the board" To put in words J4 cannot be instal