[Elecraft] KX3 Heat Sink

[Ken G Kopp]

My preference is for the ProAudio Engineering sink.

FWIW

73

Ken - K0PP

On Aug 4, 2017 3:09 PM, <k1szo at k1szo.com> wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>
> I recently purchased my KX3 and intend on doing a lot of digital modes.  I
> looked into 3rd party heatsinks, but was notified that Elecraft uses a new
> improved heatsink that wraps around the bottom of the KX3.
>
> So my question to you is, do you have the newer KX3 Elecraft heatsink or
> the older model?  I was going to work mine first to see how hot it gets
> before making a move if the newer heatsink is acceptable.   I can't find
> any reviews of it.
>
> I will definitely be watching this thread to figure out if I too want to
> purchase the 3rd party Pro Audio Engineering KX32 Ultimate Heatsink as a
> replacement.
>
> Regards,
> David ~ K1SZO
>
> On 2017-08-04 14:10, Jim Ruff via Elecraft wrote:
>
>> I've been doing a lot of FT-8 using my KX3 and my KXPA100 at 20 watts,
>> and have noticed that the KX3 is heating up quite a bit and is almost
>> hot to the touch.  The KXPA100, while warm, appears to be okay.
>> Should I consider purchasing a heat sink for the the KX3? If so, what
>> products in your opinion are the best?
>>
>> Thanks,JimW7JHR
>>
>>
>>
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