Topband: Re: [CQ-Contest] FT1000MP click reduction - CORRECTION

[Tom Rauch]

W8JI originally wrote:
>Locate T2018 at the right front area of the IF Unit. Remove the IF
>Unit by unplugging the ribbon cables in that area and flip it over.
>
>C2128 is a .0047uF chip capacitor on the center pin of the
>secondary of T2018. Either change C2148 to .15uF, or add a .1 uF
>capacitor in parallel with C2148 (from the CT of T2018 to ground).

N4ZR replied:
> Is this a typo?  Should it be C2148?

Too much time looking at surface mount boards!

C2148 is the correct capacitor to change. C2148 is a tiny .0047uF 
chip near T2018.

I soldered a .1 uF chip directly across it, but a leaded part would 
work also. When I solder chip caps, I hold the cap on one end with 
a small alligator clip to get it started. Then I solder the side where 
the clip was last. Maybe someone has a better method.

73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com 


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