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waoarc25:kit-build-guide [2025/08/26 18:25] – [Diodes] gi3jmcwaoarc25:kit-build-guide [2025/08/30 00:08] (current) – [WAOARC 2025 WSPR Kit Build - Construction Guide] gi3jmc
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 +==== Prerequisites ====
  
 In your kit, you should have received the items in the table below. Please check you have everything before you begin: In your kit, you should have received the items in the table below. Please check you have everything before you begin:
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 Install the capacitors. Install the capacitors.
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 +You may find later steps easier if you leave fitting capacitor C1 until after the connectors are installed.
  
 **NOTE: C1 is an electrolytic capacitor so the orientation is critical or the magic smoke may escape.**  Long leg is positive, and short Leg is negative.  Match the white band on the capacitor to the white area on the board **NOTE: C1 is an electrolytic capacitor so the orientation is critical or the magic smoke may escape.**  Long leg is positive, and short Leg is negative.  Match the white band on the capacitor to the white area on the board
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 Connector J2 (the 40-pin) is positioned on the **__underside__** of the board.\\ Connector J2 (the 40-pin) is positioned on the **__underside__** of the board.\\
-__**WARNING: If you solder the 40-pin connector on the wrong side YOU WILL HAVE A BAD DAY. Check the picture to the right.**__\\+__**WARNING: If you solder the 40-pin connector on the wrong side YOU WILL HAVE A BAD DAY. Check the picture to the right (below if on mobile).**__\\
 Connectors J5 & J6 are fitted to the component side of the board.\\ Connectors J5 & J6 are fitted to the component side of the board.\\
 Connector J4 (the SMA socket) is positioned on the edge of the board, with the centre pin connection on the top, component side of the board. All 4 ground pins should be soldered to the board, not just the pair adjacent to the centre pin. Connector J4 (the SMA socket) is positioned on the edge of the board, with the centre pin connection on the top, component side of the board. All 4 ground pins should be soldered to the board, not just the pair adjacent to the centre pin.
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