[Elecraft] Fan Panel Flipped???

[Don Wilhelm]

Likewise with the KPA3 option kit I recently received.  There is little 
difference in the texture of both sides.  The finish does have a slight 
crackle appearance to it, but it is very slight.

Does this really make a difference?  I assume the 'troublesome' one has 
a coat of finish on both sides (if not, I take that statement back and 
you should ask for a new plate).  If there is a bit more of a crackle 
finish on one side vs. the other side, I can't see if it would make any 
real difference, black is black, and I don't look that hard at the rear 
of my K3 nor the inside.

The paint shop likely just sprayed one side a bit longer than the other 
side, and I would think there is nothing more serious to it.

73,
Don W3FPR

AJSOENKE at aol.com wrote:
> My SN31 doesn't exhibit a noticeable difference between inner surface  finish 
> and outer surface finish.
> It is conceivable that a metal working shop might assume the surface with  
> the flush screws faced the exterior for appearance sake, rather than the  
> engineered aspects.
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