[Elecraft] Shorty P3

[Mike K2MK]

Hi Andy,

VERY cool debut of the P1-1/2.

73,
Mike K2MK



Andy Faber wrote
> 
> Elecrafters:
>   
> I've just finished an interesting project, cutting a P3 in half!  I wanted
> to reduce the size and weight of the P3 I take down to P49Y in carry-on
> luggage, so I cut the top, bottom, and side panels to shorten them,
> drilled a few holes, and, voila, a P3 that is less than 5 inches deep.
> 
>   It works fine and should be easier to fit in my computer bag.  
> 
>   In addition to the general sacrilege of cutting up an Elecraft product,
> there are some downsides: (1) While the current P3 is mostly empty space,
> obviously Elecraft has plans to put more stuff inside it, and it I want to
> use that capability, presumably they will sell me new panels (actually I
> received suggestions to make new aluminum panels to avoid this problem and
> also to still further reduce weight). (2) The tilt angle is changed, and
> requires the back to be propped up on something; and finally (3)
> Elecraft's concept of intentionally adding weight by using steel panels so
> that the unit doesn't move when buttons are pushed has been compromised,
> but I think I can live with that.
> 
>   Anyway, I'm very pleased with my Shorty P3.  BTW, great thanks to
> Jeffrey, WA6KBL, who did the machining after I realized my tools were
> inadequate to the job.  He has a garage that looks like a machine shop and
> knows how to use all those power tools, too. 
> 
>   Pictures are at 
> http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=1AbNmTlw1aMWFU&emid=shareprintsharer&linkid=link4&cid=EM_sharshar
> 
> 73, Andy AE6Y
> 


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