[Elecraft] [KX3] Overheating when portable

[Gary Hawkins]

Having now used my KX3 on numerous portable SOTA activations, it does 
seem overheating is going to be an issue when outside temperatures 
rise.  Yesterday I operated from Monserate Mtn in Southern California.  
There was no shade on the peak, air temps were probably pushing up into 
the low eighties and there as little shade or breeze.  After an hour's 
operation the radio was running very warm and it was no surprise when it 
started backing it's power down.  Going into summer I see many days of 
similar conditions and I'm looking for solutions to keep the radio 
cooler when operating portable.  Any thoughts on heatsinks, shade 
covers, little fans, third-party add-ons would be greatly appreciated.