[Elecraft] K3 Hardware Updates

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

A key objective of the procedures is to make sure everyone with normal
skills and tools can do the job cleanly and correctly the first time. 

It's the same trade-off used for important tasks anywhere, whether the
worker is an astronaut working on the ISS, a surgeon in the operating room,
or an A&E mechanic rebuilding an aircraft engine. 

Removing a few screws and pulling off the front panel assembly allows you to
install the jumper without working half-blind from the side, trying to avoid
damaging the DSP board or causing an unseen solder bridge.

For those who haven't tried it, removing and replacing the front panel
assembly is easy to do - especially once it's been mounted. The toughest
time is the first time the front panel is mounted when all the connectors
are still brand new and extra tight. But even then it goes smoothly if you
follow the directions. 

Ron AC7AC 



-----Original Message-----


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 
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