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

[Brendon Whateley]

IIRC, I had a similar problem and ended up basically ignoring it. I tried a
bunch of times, but could never quite get it to work the way the
instructions expected.

I've not had any issues... so I've just left it as is. I am just careful
when installing the (rechargeable) batteries to make sure the screw heads
can't puncture the battery outer layer. I think that was the risk of the
screw heads.

- Brendon

On Sat, Apr 9, 2016 at 5:03 AM, Phillip Zminda <phil-z at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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
>
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