[Elecraft] [K3] Fan noise cure

[Doug Turnbull]

Dear OMs and Yls,

     One of my K3 fans makes more noise than I care for whilst running just
65 Watts in CW mode.   I wonder if there is an easy fix for the existing
fan.  Maybe the only fix is a fan replacement?    Secondly how problematic
is it to remove the fans?   Does one need to rip out many components to get
to the fans.    I know I could start pulling the radio apart but someone
else may have a suggestion.   Yes I can read the assembly manual but perhaps
there is a shortcut.   It may not be worth the effort or perhaps I best wait
till the magic time when I order the new Preamplifier board to further
upgrade the K3.

 

     Thanks for any insight or advice.

 

                         73 Doug EI2CN