There should be no need to cut any notch in the KPA3 shield for the 2 meter antenna cable if the K144XV instructions are followed. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/3/2014 8:20 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: > I had to remove that standoff to get the shield out (and back in) > so I could cut a notch in the shield for the two meter antenna cable > >