[Elecraft] KX1 battery tray installation problems

[Rich Patrick AE7RW]

Hello All.  I have finished KX1 # 422.  Neato little radio.  I was the 
Homer Simpson of Ham Radio along the way at times while building my 
KX1.  The purpose of this posting is to share my troubles and fixes with 
all who might do as I did.
 
I will post each item as separate message so builders who are looking 
for a specific item can find it by the subject line [as I did when I was 
looking for help].
 
Installing the battery tray was the most challenging part of building 
this kit.  I had a lot of trouble getting the wires under the tray and 
in the correct position per the instructions.  While manipulating the 
position of the wires...I couldn't make them stay in place without the 
tray being secured to the bottom cover.  The bottom cover was hard to 
secure because the little 2-56 screws are too short, IMHO.  Anway... I 
ended up stripping some of the screw threads [like the book said]
 
I obtained some slightly longer screws:  2-56 x 1/4 inch   and some 
nuts.  With the slightly longer screws... this allowed me to secure the 
battery trays to the bottom case loosely.... then I was able to position 
the wires in place.... then tighten all down.
 
About three threads of the 1/4" screws protrude from the bottom of the 
case.... where I placed the nuts..... secured with some Revlon No 61 
screw thread adhesive [clear nail polish].   The screws I used are 
aluminum in color... so they contrast with the black case.   Not too 
unsightly.... but there are black screws out there to match the case.
 
FYI..... de Rich AE7RW    KX1 No 422



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