[Elecraft] K9JRI : KX3 Knob Removal

[Michael Blake]

The replacement of the KX3 front panel went quite smoothly.  The four knobs pulled straight off without incident.  Thanks for all of the hints but my concerns were unwarranted….  Happily :)

Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI




> On Feb 17, 2016, at 7:59 PM, Craig K3 Support <k3support at elecraft.com> wrote:
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> Hi Michael,
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> If you are not able to remove the knobs with your fingers, you can use a small flat blade screwdriver to pry them away from the front panel by using the bottom edge for leverage. 
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> We would certainly place a thin piece of card board under the screwdriver shaft to protect the front panel surface while prying.
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> 73,
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> Craig Smith W6WL
> Elecraft Customer Support
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> On 2/17/2016 4:48 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
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>> Eric 
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>> -------- Forwarded Message -------- 
>> Subject:     [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal 
>> Date:     Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:52:00 -0500 
>> From:     Michael Blake <k9jri at mac.com> <mailto:k9jri at mac.com> 
>> To:     Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> <mailto:elecraft at mailman.qth.net> 
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>> Is there a process or tool for removing the four push on knobs on the front panel of the KX3 without damaging the knob or panel? 
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>> Michael Blake 
>> k9jri at mac.com <mailto:k9jri at mac.com> 
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