[Elecraft] Thinking out loud again...

[Tom Mc]

> One that I recall was something like a 1
> meter (about 3 foot) free-fall onto hard concrete: WHAM! 

>  I  suspect that a K2 would survive the physical stress tests very easily.

Well the K2 will!

Mine took a 4ft+ fall to the deck (out of my arms while trying to carry
all back inside from the picnic table outing). Landing on it's side.
 Funny how it seemed to fly in slow motion!

Other than my heart skipping a beat or two AND a few loud curses...
damage was slight.
It powered right up (internal battery) and worked fine. Seems like most
of the damage was caused by the weight of the battery to the battery
bracket, a popped side screw (easily replaced).
A little bending of the bracket back and all fixed.
Not a bit of radio elec problems.

Tom aa2vk


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