Ready to start build, noticed broken inductor on main board

Reebius All Messages By This Member #144005 Hello everyone. I finally got around to starting my QMX+ build and noticed that a piece of the top of L101 has broken off. I would guess about 25 to 30 percent of the top is missing. I did not find the piece in the envelope either. Will this affect the performance/behavior of the radio? My board is Rev 2, shipped last fall/early winter. I figured it is best to ask now before I start soldering. ? Thanks in advance for your insights, ? Rod KE9BRI
Stan Dye All Messages By This Member #144015 There is no issue with this, Rod.? The brittle tops of those coils often break, but that doesn't affect performance.? ? Stan KC7XE?
va3rr All Messages By This Member #144018 I'm going to add these to my next Aliexpress order to see if they are a match... 72 de Russ, va3rr
Bruce Akhurst All Messages By This Member #144019 The top isn't doing anything except making it easier to wind . .? ? ?This been repeatedly stated on here?
va3rr All Messages By This Member #144020 On Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 05:02 PM, va3rr wrote: I'm going to add these to my next Aliexpress order to see if they are a match... Nope. Wrong link

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