[Elecraft] Leaky batteries, portable shortened antennas.

[stan levandowski]

Don, the thumbscrews I referred to relate to the MFJ-259B, not the KX3. 
Sorry for the confusion. There's no problem with the KX3.  I observed 
that the antenna analyzer spends most of its life sitting on a shelf and 
that means batteries can be forgotten about more easily.  I thought it 
would be worthwhile to replace the two Phillips studs with a KX3-like 
thumbscrew.  That would provide a little faster and easier 
removal/reinstallation of the access panel and encourage safer battery 
habits.

I know you use rechargeables and keep it on a sustainer.  But for those, 
like me, who prefer not to do that, thumbscrews offer another solution.

It's amazing how the need for a small screwdriver can present such an 
(psychological?) obstacle to good judgement  ;)

73, Stan WB2LQF.


On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 11:22 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> I do not understand the need for all this commotion.  My KX3 has two 
> thumbscrews on each end.  Loosen all 4 and the 2 halves are easily 
> separated.  Remove or insert batteries and then reassemble.  No new 
> screws needed, they are supplied as part of the stock assembly.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 11/29/2012 11:11 PM, k3hx at juno.com wrote:
>> I think I'll locate - or fabricate- some thumbscrews (like the KXPD3) 
>> so I can more rapidly remove the access cover and lessen the 
>> temptation to leave cells in there.
>
>> 73, Stan WB2LQF
>
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