[Elecraft] Seeking feedback on Windcamp KX3 heatsink

[GRANT YOUNGMAN]

I put a ProAudioEngineering heatsink on my KX3.  Can’t comment on the Windcamp stuff.

The Elecraft enhanced heatsink comes off relatively easily if you use some heat.  PAE recommends a hair dryer.  I used my heat gun from a large enough distance not to overheat the powder coat finish on the KX3.  Just warm it up slowly and the adhesive will soften.  It will still require some manual labor — I used one of my plastic iPhone pry tools to work it off and prevent case damage.


> Have a Windcamp kit: side panels, clear covers, canvas bag, and heatsink.
> I'm very pleased with the side panels, covers, and bag. I'm waffling on
> installing the heatsink. It looks very nice, I was very excited to be
> getting it and I'd like to install it, but the KX3HSMDKT Enhanced Heat Sink
> is really stuck on good. If the KX3HSMDKT wasn't adhered so well I wouldn't
> hesitate about making the change.
> 
> Before I go trying to remove the KX3HSMDKT, can I get some opinions on the
> Windcamp heatsink? Am I an idiot for thinking about swapping out for the
> Windcamp? Is there some trick to easily removing the KX3HSMDKT?
> 
> 

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342