[Elecraft] [Bulk] kpa100 top cover panel screws

Bill Coleman aa4lr at arrl.net
Sat Jan 22 10:47:29 EST 2011


On Jan 21, 2011, at 3:35 PM, ve7ymm wrote:
> I'm on page 43 of the KPA100 manual, and I find that the three threaded holes
> to secure the top cover panel are not deep enough for the black 3/16" pan
> head screws.  The cover is loose.  It works fine if I add a lockwasher under
> the screw heads.  I can't see anything amiss.  Is there any chance these
> weren't tapped deep enough? Any thoughts?

You sure you used the right screws? I built my KPA100 8 years ago, and did not have any problem securing the top cover panel.

Any debris any the screw holes?

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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