[Elecraft] K3 Assembly - rear panel

Ian White GM3SEK gm3sek at ifwtech.co.uk
Sun Dec 9 12:44:24 EST 2007


Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
>Ian GM3SEK asked:
>
>Are the different types of screws packaged separately in the kit?
>
>---------------------------
>
>No, the folks organizing the kit packaged the parts roughly by assembly such
>a front panel, KIO3 Interface, etc. The assembly manual illustrated parts
>list is broken down to show what parts are in each package. In this case,
>both flat head screws and pan head screws are in the "K3 Miscellaneous Bag"
>containing much of the enclosure hardware.
>
>That's why we specify the specific size and type of screw and show a picture
>of where each one goes throughout the manual.
>
>In this case I think it's clear more emphasis on the bottom screws being PAN
>head screws is justified and should appear in future revisions of the
>manual.
>
>However, it's very important to read and check off every step in the
>procedure and, if something doesn't fit right, the first thing to do is to
>go back and read the step and look at the picture again.

Thanks, Ron and everyone. It won't be a problem here, as both the 
assembly work and the completed rig will be shared with my wife, who is 
sure to enjoy sorting out the screws.


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73 from Ian GM3SEK


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