[Elecraft] KX3 Heat Sink

[David Haines]

Wayne.  What serial number did you first install the new heat sink on 
the KX3?

73,
David
KC1DNY

On 8/4/2017 7:42 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> David,
>
> The new heat sink roughly doubled key-down time in our lab tests. I’d suggest you try it as-is before investing in a third-party heat sink. I use RTTY at full power on my KX3 with just the new stock heat sink and have never had an issue.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>> On Aug 4, 2017, at 2:08 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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