[Elecraft] Re: KPA100 shield kit tip

Fri Jun 20 13:28:01 2003

Have you thought about describing the exact position ie:  at x" from
the Top and Y" from the front" remove the paint in a 1/2, 3/4, etc
area."

--- Wayne Burdick <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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.
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=====
Harry - AB2PN

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