[Elecraft] K3: Some advice on mods

[Scott]

Phil,
I'd do the board/"plug in" mods first, then any soldering mods last if 
possible.  I'd only want to crack the case once, do the mods, close it 
back up, then opcheck.  The board mods should go very easily; the 
soldering mods will depend on your skill/experience with a soldering 
iron.  Don't forget the trusty DMM.

Scott
KF5MHS

On 10/14/2011 6:59 PM, Phil Westover wrote:
> I just received the following mod kits from Elecraft:
>
> KPA3 12 v Sense Modification (1N4148)
> K3 Hardware AGC Threshold Mod Kit
> K3 Audio Line Out Mod Kit
> K3 DSP Upgrade Swap
> K3 I/O Buffer Mod Kit
> K3 VFO Tuning Noise Filter Kit
> K3 Remote I/O Board Upgrade
> K3 Synth Stiffener
>
> Question:  Even though all of these are relatively simple (I've got lots of
> successful experience with PCB work/rework), do any of you have a
> recommended strategy for performing these mods?  (i.e., just jump in and do
> them all at once?  do them one at a time, checking radio function each time?
> doing certain ones together, then checking operation before doing others?
> etc.)
>
> 73,
> Phil, WA7URV  K3 #1206
>
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