[Elecraft] UV Discoloration of KXPD2

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Luke,

This is normal. It has no effect on functionality. 

When the 3D printing vendor we use said the plastic would gradually acquire a honey-blonde hue when exposed to sunlight, I thought:  Cool... we'll be able to tell who's really using their rigs outdoors :)  Maybe not yet in your case; still, I welcome you to the Order of the Golden Paddle.

I'd be interested in tapping your expertise if we use such materials in the future. 

72,
Wayne
N6KR


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> On Jul 21, 2017, at 6:42 AM, Luke via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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> I had my KX2 sitting near a window for a couple of weeks and then noticed my KXPD2 had discolored quite a bit from the UV. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm a Product Test Technician for a company that deals primarily with molded plastics, and UV degradation is a problem we see frequently, but can be reduced through various methods (base material change, coatings, additives, etc). I could be wrong but it appears the KXPD2 is 3D printed? If so, perhaps a different variety/color of resin might reduce the amount of fading/yellowing due to sunlight. I think a black KXPD2 would look pretty sharp... ;-)
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Luke
> AD0KI
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