[Elecraft] K3 Screws

[Bill Frantz]

It's always nice to see Lisa Jones on the return address of a 
package. In my case, the package had the new synth and the 
internal antenna tuner. I installed them together with no 
problems, but I noticed that many of the screws on the outside 
of the K3 were loose. I distinctly remember tightening all the 
screws when I last had the top off, and the radio has mostly sat 
on my operating desk, so outside of field day and a trip for the 
California QSO party, it has experienced very little vibration 
and other physical events which can loosen screws.

I suggest checking the screws every once in a while. It's 
probably a good idea to check the internal ones as well, but I 
already had the cover back on. Remember that tight screws are 
needed to keep internal noise down.

If the radio is going to be used in a high vibration 
environment, like a car, sealing the screws with Loctite might 
be a good idea.

73 Bill AE6JV

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