[Elecraft] (K3) Assembly (again) Front head

[Barry Simpson]

I remember having the same problem when I built my K3 about four years ago.

It was never going to work without an additional washer which is what I
installed.

73

Barry  VK2BJ

On 29 December 2012 02:31, Josh Fiden <josh at voodoolab.com> wrote:

> I tried that first. In my case it resulted in what I considered an
> unacceptable deformation of the front panel. Maybe I just had a bad stackup
> of tolerances. YMMV!
>
> 73,
> Josh W6XU
>
> On 12/28/2012 4:14 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>
>> Rick,
>>
>> Apply some pressure between the board and the front panel metalwork -
>> Squeeze with thumb and fingers while tightening the knurled nut with the
>> other hand.  Tighten until the washer is tight.  That method will do no
>> harm.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>>
>>
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