[Elecraft] K3 and P3 cleaning - after action report

[Jerry]

Get Rose to make some covers for you. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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> On Aug 2, 2016, at 12:11 AM, Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com> wrote:
> 
> With all the good advice about cleaning my equipment, I finally tackled the task. I first wiped the outside of the P3 with a damp cloth to remove the external dust. I then took it to the bench with its anti-static mat and wrist strap, and opened it up. I couldn't find any dust inside, so I called it good and closed it up again.
> 
> I did the same with the K3. It actually had some detectable dust in the 100W amp section. I wiped that out with a damp rag and called it good.
> 
> My conclusion is that the radios are quite well dust sealed, even if there isn't a spec for this aspect of their performance.
> 
> Thanks to everyone who responded for your advice. I'm glad that heroic measures were not necessary.
> 
> 73 Bill AE6JV
> 
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