[Elecraft] Dual -Watch and KRX3A sub-receiver install in a K3s

[Don Wilhelm]

Irwin,

When installing the subRX, you have to remove the front panel to install 
the DSP2 board.  You will have to separate the front panel from the DSP1 
board to install it.

There is little danger of bending pins unless you are quite "ham-handed" 
with mechanical things.  The only precaution is to be certain the 
connector pins are aligned before putting them in place.  There should 
be no need to force anything - if it does not go together with gentle 
force, something is wrong with the alignment of the parts.

I do not believe there is any difference between the K3 and the K3s in 
this regard.  Older K3s will have to remove a screw from the corner of 
the RF board while newer K3s and the K3s have a notch in the DSP board 
to clear that 'offending' screwhead.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/12/2017 8:34 AM, Irwin Darack wrote:
> 
> To install a KRX3A in an already built K3s do I need to remove the front
> panel? I am hoping that I do not as to reinstall the front panel you have
> to be very careful not to bend a pin. I realize that I have to install some
> new additional stand-offs on the main RF board. I have reviewed the KRX3A
> install instructions and it's a little confusing on the difference in a
> older K3 versus a K3s. It appears that you have to take the front panel
> totally apart?