[Elecraft] Re: KPA100 middle screw alteration

Stewart Baker stewart at baker.nildram.co.uk
Mon Feb 7 03:35:41 EST 2005


On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 16:36:52 +1300, ZL1TW wrote:
>
>
> When I replaced the screws on my K2/100, I drilled a hole right through
> the heat-sink rail on the KPA100 at the middle screw mounting, and tapped
> it for 4-40 and installed a bit longer screws.
> No messing about with inserts, quick and easy, and is not noticeable. Just
> need the appropriate tap.
> Cheers......Ron ZL1TW

My mod to the heat sink was to enlarge the middle holes with a drill, and insert 
suitably sized nuts secured in place with epoxy resin glue. No worries.

73
Stewart G3RXQ



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