[Elecraft] K2 Tilt Bale Installation

[Sam Morgan]

On 7/1/2010 6:14 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> And there is another method that works well too and is quite safe.
> Created a long time ago by Tom Hammond N0SS.
>
> Mount one foot, insert the bail, then using long screws (the PA mounting
> screws will do, but 3/4 inch or longer 4-40 screws work easier), put the
> screws in at an angle and start the nuts, don't bother with the
> lockwashers - then alternately tighten the long screws and foot and the
> loose end of the bail will be pulled into place as you tighten the screws.
> When these long screws are both tight, remove them one at a time and
> insert the proper hardware, lock washers and nuts.  Job done.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
I can vouch for this method,
I used it to change from the tall bail to the short one

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GB & 73
K5OAI
Sam Morgan