[Elecraft] [K3] Assembly question

[Mike]

Thanks, Don,

If I pull the nut up that tight, I'm afraid I'll distort or break 
something. I can't measure it right now, but it's a pretty big gap 
(meaningless phrase, I know). I'll look closer when the DSP board gets back.
All it has to do is just touch, right?

Mike

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> I might add that if the spacer is left off, the DSP board will flex 
> every time the Phone plug is removed and can lead to future failure.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> Mike,
>>
>> Do not leave it out.  That washer is a spacer.
>> Apply pressure between the board and the front panel metalwork and 
>> tighten the nut until the washer is firmly captive.
>>
>> If you have the board plugged in correctly, nothing will be harmed.  
>> If you don't have the board pluggin in correctly, it should be 
>> obvious because you will not be able to engage the nut on the phone 
>> jack.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> Mike wrote:
>>  
>>> Thanks, David.
>>>
>>> I'm considering just leaving it out, it seems to serve no purpose.
>>>
>>> 73, Mike NF4L
>>>  
>>>     
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