Here we found it easier to achieve precise alignment of the SMPS boards if the spacer nuts are NOT drilled out. The reason is that drilling them out, or shoving a soldering iron through them, either way distorts the shape of the nut so it no longer sits precisely. This is based on experience trying both ways here. So I will update the manual to remove the bit about drilling out nuts.?
73 Hans G0UPL
Now, you tell me! Har, har! No trouble here with reaming the threads but the method here is just as good and reduces one operation.
Watched/listened to 52 tips on the youtube link and all I can say is: GOOD SHOW! Very well done production and I have tennis elbow from patting my own back for getting several tips all by myself! The example was that BNC 90° just did not look straight and testing with the end plate before soldering confirmed it. That video will help all the next group of builders immensely.
73
Karl
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Karl