[Elecraft] PR6 6 Meter Preamp Installation

[Terry Schieler]

KL7UW Wrote:  "I installed an ARR P50VDG preamp on the back side of my K3/10
using preamp in/out connectors on the KVX3.
photo: http://www.kl7uw.com/K3-ARR-6mPreamp.jpg"

The photo of Ed's preamp on the back of his K3 looks like a very sturdy
mount.  But my K3/100 has fans and heat sinks on the rear, so solidly
attaching a 6M preamp via Ed's approach is not an easy undertaking.

Therefore, my PR6 Elecraft 6M preamp is attached with the recommended
back-to-back BNC connectors (no cables).  This installation results in the
amp sticking straight out the back of rig.  That concerns me because when I
need to shift my K3 or move items around it, I can tell that there is stress
on the preamp's BNC connectors and I can visualize them failing at some
point.

Which brings me (finally) to my question:  Since there is room inside the K3
for a second receiver and a 2M transverter, could there be a way to install
the PR6 (or similar 6M preamp circuit) *inside* the K3?  This would greatly
simplify packing for Field Day and other portable operations.  If this has
been addressed before I cannot find a reference to it.  Any ideas?

Terry, W0FM
K3/100 #474