[Elecraft] Re: KPA100 shield kit tip

[Wayne Burdick]

One of many methods that will work. Thanks, Philip.

Another tip: Use the point of an exacto knife blade to scrap the paint away. I
tried this recently and it worked so much better than sanding that I'm planning
to revise the instructions.

73,
Wayne


Philip L Carter wrote:
> 
> Hello all:
> 
> I recently installed the new shield kit for the KPA100.
> It requires that you sand-off an area of the side panels.  Since it is
> hard to see where to sand, try this trick:
>    dab a bit of white out on the crease of the spring clip and place the
> side panel directly on the radio so that the mounting holes line up.  Lift
> the side panel and you will see that the whiteout has transferred to the
> panel. (if you have amp in a separate cabinet, mark those panels at the
> same time).  Using rubbing alcohol and a paper towel, wipe off the spring
> clip till its clean.  Sand the appropriate area on the panels.
> 
> Saves a lot of "I think it's in the right place" guesswork.