[Elecraft] New KX3 S/N 8769 with a question

[Phillip Zminda]

I just completed the build on my new KX3 last night and have it up and running but ran into one problem with the build. My kit had the errata sheet with the change in screw length to 2-56 X 1/4 in long for the battery holders. I could not get the screws started on both ends of either battery holder. If I got one screw in, the other end was raised up and the other screw didn’t seem to go through far enough to get the threads started. After struggling for a while I ended up using one of the 9/32 in screws and on one of them and a pan-head screw on the other end of each battery holder. This was just to get the rig completed and tested. I do want to eventually use batteries on occasion so I do need to fix this. I can see where the screw heads sticking up can be a risk.

I am looking for help on getting the battery holders mounted correctly with the screw heads seated into the plastic.

Loving the rig, made my 1st QSO with it last night and hoping for some time with it this weekend.

Thanks,

Phil N3ZP