[Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems

[NW0M]

Last night I installed the new KXV3B board into my K3.  Yes, the pins are
just a bit long - maybe 1/16 inch.  Just long enough that the pins don't
clear the J66 socket as stated in the installation instructions.  

But after several tries, I was finally able to do it without clipping the
leads or any other modification.  With one hand, I asserted some upwards
pressure on the BNC connectors and some slight downwards pressure on the RF
board below.  Then with the other hand, I ran my finger along the pins and
was able to press them so they mated to the socket.  

Hope this helps.  
73, Mitch NW0M  




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





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