[Elecraft] K2 front panel disassembly

[Vic K2VCO]

Thanks, Don!

I made the AF Gain mod a long time ago. But that pot and the IF gain pot are now flaky. 
It's been more than 12 years (and plenty of hard use) so I'm not complaining.

On 7/20/2012 12:31 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Vic,
>
> You will have to remove the top cover and then remove the two screws holding the front
> panel and Control Board together,  If you have either the KDSP2 or KAF2, you will haave to
> remove that first to get to the standoff that holds those options in.
>
> Once th eFront panel is free from the control board, remove the 4 screws at the corners
> and pull the front panel forward.
>
> You can then remove the knobs and the metalwork to get at the board and remove the pots.
>
> If you are replacing the audio pot and your serial number is below 3000, give strong
> consideration to installing the Alternate AF Gain Wiring Mod.  It only involves wire, and
> is a worthwhile addition.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> On 7/20/2012 1:45 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
>> I haven't had my K2 apart in years, but I need to replace two pots on the front panel
>> board.
>>
>> Is it easier to remove the control board and front panel from the RF board and then take
>> that assembly apart, or can I just remove the knobs and the front panel sheet metal and do
>> it from there?
>>
>

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Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/