[Elecraft] Seeking feedback on Windcamp KX3 heatsink

[Detrick Merz]

This was the hint I needed. The kit did come with a little plastic tool. I
had presumed that tool was spreading out the heatsink compound they also
provided (which the tool does work quite well for). A little bit of hair
dryer plus the tool they included and the KX3HSMDKT came off rather
painlessly. Sometimes I ponder writing up a small bit of documentation and
providing it back to these companies so they can provide it to the next
guy. Still quite pleased with the add-on.

Thanks!

-detrick
KI4STU

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 10:04 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN <ghyoungman at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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.
>
> > 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
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