[hpsdr] Penelope Errata #1 dated the 09/02/2009

[n3evl]

I'm probably staring right at it but can't find the errata on the hpsdr 
web site or wiki--is there a url?

Thanks,

Pete, N3EVL



Jeff Cook wrote:
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> Dear All,
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> Regarding Penelope Errata #1 dated the 09/02/2009, and in case you 
> haven't read it, it advises that due to T2 being positioned 180° out 
> on the PCB, lower than expected RF output will be achieved, and if 
> like me you are old, myopic, and clumsy, you may balk at the idea of 
> desoldering this six pin flat pack transformer, take heart, I have 
> done it without too much difficulty.  I used 0.8 mm Soldamop to draw 
> off the solder, and 0.7 mm 60/40 solder to refit.  I had my iron set 
> to 300° C and left it on each pin just long enough to draw off the 
> solder.  I also used an illuminated magnifier.  Before this 
> modification I was unable to drive my TS-830S to its full 100 W 
> output, now post the modification the 830 runs at fullbore.
>
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