[Elecraft] KX1 heatsink question...

[Michael Kimzey]

A quick question now that my fully-loaded, turbo-charged KX1 is operational...

 

1)  Any benefit to using a thermo-conductive paste between the transister and the case?  Radio shack sells some.  I currently have that stock plastic piece in place.

 

2)  Additionally, I'm looking to make the unit a little more "low profile", has anyone installed a low-profile tuning knob?  I think that Mouser has one that is only 0.39" tall.  

 

-Mike, KB3ELW