[Elecraft] KXV3B install - no problems

[Barry Simpson]

I have just completed installing the KXV3B in my K3 s/n 1397. It already
had a KXV3 in it (and a sub receiver which had to be removed and put back)
and I am pleased to report that it all went together quite easily.

I updated the firmware to the required beta version and the new preamp 2
seems to work perfectly although no signals yet heard on 6/10/12m.

I was initially troubled by the pre flashing on the display and thought
there was some fault. However, I assume that it is an indicator that Pre 2
is turned on. Please can you remove that feature as I find it mildly
irritating.

Mine is an early serial number K3 that I built around August/September 2008
and until installing the KXV3B today, I had not even taken the top cover
off for several years. It was a pleasant surprise to find the interior of
the K3 looking absolutely pristine and dust free, other than for a very
light coating on the PA heat sink, which I cleaned off. I also took the
opportunity of replacing the battery (the original) although the voltage
still showed 2.97 after all that time when I tested it.


73

Barry Simpson  VK2BJ