[Elecraft] KX3 builder's alert #1 released - IMPORTANT

[Dave Lindsley]

In my case, the screws were correct but the alignment of the screw holes in
the battery holders, to the pc board was off my several milimeters,
requiring that the screws be inserted at an angle, not allowing them to sit
flush.  I altered the battery holder screw holes to accommodate the
misalignment.


On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <
eric at elecraft.com> wrote:

> We have released  builder's alert #1 for the KX3.
>
> Some builders have reported the four 2-56 flat head screws used to attach
> the battery holders in the KX3 do not seat smoothly against the plastic
> holder. The heads protrude upward and may strike and short one or more
> batteries to ground. This is usually because the builder used screws from
> the Hardware Spares parts bag which were too long, or because the correct
> screws were not firmly seated flush with the battery holder.
>
> For a full description with pictures etc., please see:
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/alerts/KX3%20Kit%20Builder%20Alert%20rev%20XB.pdf
>
> All operating tips,  application notes and builder alerts for the KX3 can
> be found at:
> http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/kx3_app_notes.htm
>
> 73,
>
> --
> Eric
> elecraft.com
>
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