[Elecraft] K3 Hardware

[Roy Morris]

The fans are mounted differently on the new K3s.  The earlier method used threaded bushing inserts at the corners of each fan.  Flat head screws were screwed in on each side of the bushings to secure the fan to the plate and finger screen.  Late model K3s do not use the bushings.  7/8" long flat head screws are now used, and the fans are secured with acorn nuts.  I presume these acorn nuts are self locking.  They give the K3 a dressed-up look.

I installed a KDVR3 in a factory built K3.  I noticed the rear screw on the D2 block behind the microphone connector had not been installed, so Elecraft apparently intends to leave it out to insure adequate clearance when removing the front panel assembly.

The factory built K3 was not purchased directly from the factory.  The chassis screws were extremely tight.  Either the previous owner had over tightened them or Elecraft assemblers must be using electric screw drivers.

By now you must be asking if I don't have something better to do.  Roy Morris  W4WFB
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