[Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems

[drewko]

The KXV3 boards are a tight fit. I've had mine in and out a few times 
(replaced blown pin diodes) and finally figured out that I needed to 
file the square cutout in the frame a bit at the top corners in order to 
let the BNC jacks clear; I rounded the corners slightly with a needle file.

Also, depress the board you are plugging into; there is a bit of flex 
which may give you enough clearance.

73,
Drew
AF2Z



On 06/11/15 15:11, ejkkjh at gmail.com wrote:
> Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
> The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot?
> I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
> I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first.
> Any help would be appreciated.  thank you 73
> Emory  WM3M