[Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We've now double checked this, and we have confirmed that the KXV3 pin length has -not- changed between the KXV3A and the KXV3B. It is not necessary to trim the pins during installation.

Its always been a tight fit, but not too difficult, to install this board set as an upgrade. We checked with our inside repair techs and our K3 factory assemblers and they are not seeing any change from the old boards to the new ones when they do this installation. Of course they have a lot of experience installing these, so we will be updating our KXV3B installation document to add better instructions, like the suggestions in the emails below, for installing the KXV3B.

73,

Eric
elecraft.com
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> On Jun 16, 2015, at 8:04 PM, Michael Eberle <mteberle at mchsi.com> wrote:
> 
> I just removed the KIO3 modules and the rear panel to avoid having to cut pins or bend boards.  The fan panel had to be removed to access a screw holding the rear panel to the KPA100 shield though.
> 
> Mike
> KI0HA
> 
>> On 6/16/2015 9:00 AM, NW0M wrote:
>> 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