[Elecraft] K3S PART ID

[Michael Carter]

I checked the interior of my K3 with the
new KPA3A 100 watt PA module installed.
There is an L-shaped hold-down bracket on the rear
edge of the KPA3A board, which is secured
to the rear fan panel with a single screw
(not visible from the top opening of the case).
It matches the dimensions of the bracket
you found.

I believe its function is to keep the two
connecting pin headers fully inserted,
especially after shipping/travel.
However, I can't find mention of it in the
KPA3A installation manual, nor is there
an errata sheet for that manual on the
Elecraft web site.  I can't recall if the
installation manual that came with my
KPA3A module also had a paper note
regarding that bracket.

If the bracket was free-floating inside
the case, it may also be that the nut/lockwasher
used to hold the rear panel screw in place may
be jammed elsewhere in the chassis - check
carefully!

73,
Mike, K8CN