[Elecraft] K3 #80 fully QRV on QRP!

Ed Muns w0yk at msn.com
Mon Nov 19 20:23:40 EST 2007


> 1. Two of the plastic LCD cover bolts were too long. Will 
> request a couple from support once I've added the PA, just in 
> case something else is in error.

Be sure you didn't use two of the short 2-56 screws where the longer ones go
for the VFO plate.

> 2. Mating the front panel/DSP to the main RF board is tricky, 
> helps to take a tea break and try again in 10 minutes.

Sometimes screws in the 2-D connector on the left front corner of the RF
board need to be temporarily removed for the FP assembly to mate easily, but
a tea break probably works good too.

> 3. I couldn't get the rig to recognise there was an ATU 
> fitted, until I powered off and back on again. Not sure if 
> that is a bug or how it is...

It's part of the instructions.  ;>)

Congrats & Enjoy,
Ed - W0YK



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