[Elecraft] K3 Hardware Updates

[Phil & Debbie Salas]

Well I finally bit the bullet and did the audio- and ALC-mod hardware 
updates to my SN308 K3, including adding pull-ups to the band-data outputs 
(optional mod in the ALC instructions).  I'd already done the HAGC and CW 
rise-time mod a few months ago.  While I don't use ALC with my K3/ALS-600, I 
wanted everything up to date.  Everything went smoothly, as the Elecraft 
instructions are excellant.  Time spent was probably about two hours, but I 
took my time.

I wanted to pass on my experience with K6LL's suggestion about making the L4 
front panel mod from the side of the unit without having to remove the front 
panel.  I found this surprisingly easy to do, and it certainly saved time.

So - Now after two mod processes plus installation of the KRX3, my cabinet 
screws are starting to show a little wear.  Maybe Elecraft should offer a 
small kit that just includes replacement cabinet screws (top-and side-cover 
especially) for those of us who keep taking our K3s apart.

Phil - AD5X