[Elecraft] Height of K4 from desk to top edge with bail extended

[Rick Bates, nk7i]

Don't forget the cooling space requirements!  That air needs an escape.

73,
Rick nk7i


On 8/15/2026 9:15 AM, John Huggins, kx4o via Elecraft wrote:
> Thanks everyone for the consistent 6-7/8ths and 172mm answers!
>
> I have 7-1/8 clearance (~181mm) from desk to shelf so it should fit
> beautifully... Whew!
>
> The sloping back should provide ample clearance for top airflow as well
> though finding photos of the top panel is surprising hard to find to
> verify the locations of the top venting.  I thinking it's good enough
> though.
>
> Cheers!
>
> 73, kx4o
>
> On Sat, August 15, 2026 15:26, John Huggins, kx4o via Elecraft wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>>
>> I'm trying to fit a K4D into my space.  Some resources suggest the height
>>   from desk to the top front edge is only 5.2 inches.  Viewing Eric
>> Swartz's
>> video introduction suggests this value seems way too low.
>>
>> Does anyone know the real height of the K4 with bail extended?
>>
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>> 73
>> John, kx4o
>>
>>
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