[Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

[Bill Frantz]

The K3S and K3 seem to survive operating in extreem climates. 
The Baker Island folk were reporting temperatures of over 100 F 
(c38 C) with high humidity. I haven't heard of any problems with 
the radios, but I'll ask people who were there when they come back.

When operating at field day this year, we had similar 
temperatures with low humidity. The front panel showed 49 C for 
a long time. While we were operating at 5 watts, rather than 
higher, I don't think that will affect the front panel very 
much. The front panel heat is mostly the digital electronics 
which should be similar regardless of the power output.

Certainly if you are installing in high temperatures/high 
humidity, an air conditioning unit can help with both. Small 
heaters can help with cold, but I think that is less of a 
problem. Good insulation will help greatly with temperature 
cycling by evening out the changes.

73 Bill AE6JV

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