[Elecraft] KX3 doesn't like sand

[jimk8mr at aol.com]

 This is why when I operated from the beach in Punta Cana as HI/K8MR in the 2014 ARRL and CQ CW DX contests, I took care to tape over all unused connectors, the seam where the two halves hinge together, and the speaker (I was using ear buds). While I did not do so, it might also be good to put some clear tape over the LEDs that stick through the front panel.

I then placed the radio inside a large ZipLock bag, open only enough to let the cables pass through. I used the dial lock when possible, and either tuned through the bag, or cheated a bit and opened the bag to get at the controls.

I imagine salt would be even more destructive than sand.

73,

Jim?? K8MR

 



-----Original Message-----
From: Dominic Baines <dominic.baines at ntlworld.com>
To: elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Mon, Feb 3, 2014 2:04 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 doesn't like sand

 
 
 
Was operating off Southwold on the beach Saturday and wind blown sand  
got into my KX3 #1082... only solution was qrt and disassemble and clean  
when got it home. 
 
http://m1kta-qrp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/southwold-2014.html 
 
No lasting damage it would seem but took ages to get rid of all the sand  
grains. 
 
Warning be careful about wind blown sand especially as it will get in  
through all the openings. 
 
72 
 
Dom 
M1KTA