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

[Joel Black]

You know, I think the first KX3 I built had that same issue. Mine was because of some extra PCB material left on the PCB but I thought that issue had been resolved.

Regardless, I’d wait and see what the tech support folks say.

73,
Joel - W4JBB

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