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ejkkjh

K3 KXV3B install problems

Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot?
I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first.
Any help would be appreciated. thank you 73
Emory WM3M
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drewko

Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

The KXV3 boards are a tight fit. I've had mine in and out a few times
(replaced blown pin diodes) and finally figured out that I needed to
file the square cutout in the frame a bit at the top corners in order to
let the BNC jacks clear; I rounded the corners slightly with a needle file.

Also, depress the board you are plugging into; there is a bit of flex
which may give you enough clearance.

73,
Drew
AF2Z

On 06/11/15 15:11, [hidden email] wrote:
> Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
> The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot?
> I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
> I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first.
> Any help would be appreciated. thank you 73
> Emory WM3M
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Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

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On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
> The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot?
> I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
> I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first.
> Any help would be appreciated.

I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the
factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it
installed in a few seconds.

I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to
doing it, for me, at least.

1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It
makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket,
and to get your fingers in there.

2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long
needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15
degrees at most.

3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent
the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push
them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front
side of the socket.

73, Jim K9YC
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ejkkjh

Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help.
I talked to Elecraft support.
I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were just
too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins behind
the header, the pins touched the main board.
Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would
go in the header.
If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little
screws, nuts etc. to do that.
Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us
who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3.
Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73
Emory WM3M

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Brown
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems

On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
> The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they
> will go in the rear slot?
> I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not
> out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
> I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on
> that first.
> Any help would be appreciated.

I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the
factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it
installed in a few seconds.

I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to
doing it, for me, at least.

1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It
makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket,
and to get your fingers in there.

2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long
needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15
degrees at most.

3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent
the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push
them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front
side of the socket.

73, Jim K9YC
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ejkkjh

Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

One more quick follow-up.
The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for this
weekends contest.
Thanks again... 73
Emory WM3M

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Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM
To: [hidden email] ; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems

Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help.
I talked to Elecraft support.
I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were just
too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins behind
the header, the pins touched the main board.
Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would
go in the header.
If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little
screws, nuts etc. to do that.
Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us
who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3.
Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73
Emory WM3M

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Brown
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems

On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
> The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they
> will go in the rear slot?
> I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not
> out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
> I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on
> that first.
> Any help would be appreciated.

I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the
factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it
installed in a few seconds.

I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to
doing it, for me, at least.

1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It
makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket,
and to get your fingers in there.

2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long
needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15
degrees at most.

3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent
the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push
them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front
side of the socket.

73, Jim K9YC
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Udo Langenohl - DK5YA

Re: [SPAM?] Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks
ago at Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes.
Unfortunately I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order
confirmation immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days.
Silence. Asked 2 times by email, no reply. That never happened before
with Elecraft and I'm some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin'
here with a deaf KXV3A that bothers my EME work on 144.

I'm I alone or am I black listed?

Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA

Am 12.06.2015 um 02:06 schrieb [hidden email]:

> One more quick follow-up.
> The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for
> this weekends contest.
> Thanks again... 73
> Emory WM3M
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email]
> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM
> To: [hidden email] ; [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>
> Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help.
> I talked to Elecraft support.
> I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were
> just
> too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins
> behind
> the header, the pins touched the main board.
> Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would
> go in the header.
> If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little
> screws, nuts etc. to do that.
> Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us
> who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3.
> Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73
> Emory WM3M
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Jim Brown
> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>
> On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>> Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
>> The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as
>> they will go in the rear slot?
>> I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors
>> not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
>> I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on
>> that first.
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the
> factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it
> installed in a few seconds.
>
> I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to
> doing it, for me, at least.
>
> 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It
> makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket,
> and to get your fingers in there.
>
> 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long
> needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15
> degrees at most.
>
> 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent
> the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push
> them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front
> side of the socket.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

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Mark Bayern

Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

> I'm I alone or am I black listed?

I really doubt you're blacklisted, but you are not alone. Check your
spam filter. Has your email system decided that the Elecraft reply was
spam?

Mark AD5SS

On Fri, Jun 12, 2015 at 2:52 AM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks ago
> at Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes.
> Unfortunately I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order
> confirmation immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days.
> Silence. Asked 2 times by email, no reply. That never happened before with
> Elecraft and I'm some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin' here with
> a deaf KXV3A that bothers my EME work on 144.
>
> I'm I alone or am I black listed?
>
> Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA
>

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Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

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Hi Udo,

No one would ever be "black listed," etc. We're just ramping up on multiple products and options simultaneously, and there may be some minor delays on specific items.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Jun 12, 2015, at 12:52 AM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks ago at Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes. Unfortunately I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order confirmation immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days. Silence. Asked 2 times by email, no reply. That never happened before with Elecraft and I'm some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin' here with a deaf KXV3A that bothers my EME work on 144.
>
> I'm I alone or am I black listed?
>
> Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA
>
> Am 12.06.2015 um 02:06 schrieb [hidden email]:
>> One more quick follow-up.
>> The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for
>> this weekends contest.
>> Thanks again... 73
>> Emory WM3M
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email]
>> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM
>> To: [hidden email] ; [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>>
>> Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help.
>> I talked to Elecraft support.
>> I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were
>> just
>> too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins
>> behind
>> the header, the pins touched the main board.
>> Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would
>> go in the header.
>> If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little
>> screws, nuts etc. to do that.
>> Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us
>> who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3.
>> Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73
>> Emory WM3M
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Jim Brown
>> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>>
>> On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>>> Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
>>> The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as
>>> they will go in the rear slot?
>>> I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors
>>> not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
>>> I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on
>>> that first.
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the
>> factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it
>> installed in a few seconds.
>>
>> I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to
>> doing it, for me, at least.
>>
>> 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It
>> makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket,
>> and to get your fingers in there.
>>
>> 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long
>> needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15
>> degrees at most.
>>
>> 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent
>> the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push
>> them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front
>> side of the socket.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
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Wayne I realize you are a small company but you cast a big shadow. We are like the six year old that is told he has to wait to Christmas to open the packages. Can't wait.
73, Fred, AE6QL

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>From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
>Sent: Jun 12, 2015 11:08 AM
>To: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA <[hidden email]>
>Cc: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>
>Hi Udo,
>
>No one would ever be "black listed," etc. We're just ramping up on multiple products and options simultaneously, and there may be some minor delays on specific items.
>
>73,
>Wayne
>N6KR
>
>
>On Jun 12, 2015, at 12:52 AM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks ago at Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes. Unfortunately I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order confirmation immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days. Silence. Asked 2 times by email, no reply. That never happened before with Elecraft and I'm some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin' here with a deaf KXV3A that bothers my EME work on 144.
>>
>> I'm I alone or am I black listed?
>>
>> Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA
>>
>> Am 12.06.2015 um 02:06 schrieb [hidden email]:
>>> One more quick follow-up.
>>> The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for
>>> this weekends contest.
>>> Thanks again... 73
>>> Emory WM3M
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email]
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM
>>> To: [hidden email] ; [hidden email]
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>>>
>>> Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help.
>>> I talked to Elecraft support.
>>> I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were
>>> just
>>> too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins
>>> behind
>>> the header, the pins touched the main board.
>>> Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would
>>> go in the header.
>>> If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little
>>> screws, nuts etc. to do that.
>>> Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us
>>> who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3.
>>> Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73
>>> Emory WM3M
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Jim Brown
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM
>>> To: [hidden email]
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>>>
>>> On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>>>> Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
>>>> The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as
>>>> they will go in the rear slot?
>>>> I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors
>>>> not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
>>>> I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on
>>>> that first.
>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the
>>> factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it
>>> installed in a few seconds.
>>>
>>> I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to
>>> doing it, for me, at least.
>>>
>>> 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It
>>> makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket,
>>> and to get your fingers in there.
>>>
>>> 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long
>>> needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15
>>> degrees at most.
>>>
>>> 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent
>>> the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push
>>> them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front
>>> side of the socket.
>>>
>>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>> ______________________________________________________________
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Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

Item is en route since June 10, says Elecraft via support desk. Keeping
my fingers crossed. For whatever reason I never got the shipping
notification. No junk sorted out, strange. Cristmas eve is close :-).

Udo, DK5YA

Am 12.06.2015 um 20:42 schrieb Fred Townsend:

>
> Wayne I realize you are a small company but you cast a big shadow. We are like the six year old that is told he has to wait to Christmas to open the packages. Can't wait.
> 73, Fred, AE6QL
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Jun 12, 2015 11:08 AM
>> To: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA <[hidden email]>
>> Cc: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>>
>> Hi Udo,
>>
>> No one would ever be "black listed," etc. We're just ramping up on multiple products and options simultaneously, and there may be some minor delays on specific items.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>>
>> On Jun 12, 2015, at 12:52 AM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>> Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks ago at Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes. Unfortunately I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order confirmation immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days. Silence. Asked 2 times by email, no reply. That never happened before with Elecraft and I'm some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin' here with a deaf KXV3A that bothers my EME work on 144.
>>>
>>> I'm I alone or am I black listed?
>>>
>>> Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA
>>>
>>> Am 12.06.2015 um 02:06 schrieb [hidden email]:
>>>> One more quick follow-up.
>>>> The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for
>>>> this weekends contest.
>>>> Thanks again... 73
>>>> Emory WM3M
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email]
>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM
>>>> To: [hidden email] ; [hidden email]
>>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>>>>
>>>> Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help.
>>>> I talked to Elecraft support.
>>>> I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were
>>>> just
>>>> too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins
>>>> behind
>>>> the header, the pins touched the main board.
>>>> Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would
>>>> go in the header.
>>>> If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little
>>>> screws, nuts etc. to do that.
>>>> Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us
>>>> who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3.
>>>> Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73
>>>> Emory WM3M
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Jim Brown
>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM
>>>> To: [hidden email]
>>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>>>>
>>>> On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>>>>> Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
>>>>> The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as
>>>>> they will go in the rear slot?
>>>>> I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors
>>>>> not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
>>>>> I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on
>>>>> that first.
>>>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the
>>>> factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it
>>>> installed in a few seconds.
>>>>
>>>> I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to
>>>> doing it, for me, at least.
>>>>
>>>> 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It
>>>> makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket,
>>>> and to get your fingers in there.
>>>>
>>>> 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long
>>>> needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15
>>>> degrees at most.
>>>>
>>>> 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent
>>>> the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push
>>>> them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front
>>>> side of the socket.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Jim K9YC
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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

Udo, I often have things arrive from Elecraft
without having received a shipping notice.

Seems odd, but not to worry :-)

73, Phil W7OX

On 6/12/15 12:10 PM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA wrote:
> Item is en route since June 10, says Elecraft
> via support desk. Keeping my fingers crossed.
> For whatever reason I never got the shipping
> notification. No junk sorted out, strange.
> Cristmas eve is close :-).
>
> Udo, DK5YA

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Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

In reply to this post by Fred Townsend-2

Big shadow is better than one of those dark
clouds, Fred :-)

Phil W7OX

On 6/12/15 11:42 AM, Fred Townsend wrote:

> Wayne I realize you are a small company but you cast a big shadow. We are like the six year old that is told he has to wait to Christmas to open the packages. Can't wait.
> 73, Fred, AE6QL
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Jun 12, 2015 11:08 AM
>> To: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA <[hidden email]>
>> Cc: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
>>
>> Hi Udo,
>>
>> No one would ever be "black listed," etc. We're just ramping up on multiple products and options simultaneously, and there may be some minor delays on specific items.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR

NW0M

Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

In reply to this post by ejkkjh

Last night I installed the new KXV3B board into my K3. Yes, the pins are just a bit long - maybe 1/16 inch. Just long enough that the pins don't clear the J66 socket as stated in the installation instructions.

But after several tries, I was finally able to do it without clipping the leads or any other modification. With one hand, I asserted some upwards pressure on the BNC connectors and some slight downwards pressure on the RF board below. Then with the other hand, I ran my finger along the pins and was able to press them so they mated to the socket.

Hope this helps.
73, Mitch NW0M

<quote author="ejkkjh">
Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A.
The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot?
I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in?
I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first.
Any help would be appreciated. thank you 73
Emory WM3M

Michael Eberle

Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

I just removed the KIO3 modules and the rear panel to avoid having to
cut pins or bend boards. The fan panel had to be removed to access a
screw holding the rear panel to the KPA100 shield though.

Mike
KI0HA

On 6/16/2015 9:00 AM, NW0M wrote:

> Last night I installed the new KXV3B board into my K3. Yes, the pins are
> just a bit long - maybe 1/16 inch. Just long enough that the pins don't
> clear the J66 socket as stated in the installation instructions.
>
> But after several tries, I was finally able to do it without clipping the
> leads or any other modification. With one hand, I asserted some upwards
> pressure on the BNC connectors and some slight downwards pressure on the RF
> board below. Then with the other hand, I ran my finger along the pins and
> was able to press them so they mated to the socket.
>
> Hope this helps.
> 73, Mitch NW0M
>
>
>
>
>

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: K3 KXV3B install problems

Administrator

We've now double checked this, and we have confirmed that the KXV3 pin length has -not- changed between the KXV3A and the KXV3B. It is not necessary to trim the pins during installation.

Its always been a tight fit, but not too difficult, to install this board set as an upgrade. We checked with our inside repair techs and our K3 factory assemblers and they are not seeing any change from the old boards to the new ones when they do this installation. Of course they have a lot of experience installing these, so we will be updating our KXV3B installation document to add better instructions, like the suggestions in the emails below, for installing the KXV3B.

73,

Eric
elecraft.com
_..._

> On Jun 16, 2015, at 8:04 PM, Michael Eberle <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I just removed the KIO3 modules and the rear panel to avoid having to cut pins or bend boards. The fan panel had to be removed to access a screw holding the rear panel to the KPA100 shield though.
>
> Mike
> KI0HA
>
>> On 6/16/2015 9:00 AM, NW0M wrote:
>> Last night I installed the new KXV3B board into my K3. Yes, the pins are
>> just a bit long - maybe 1/16 inch. Just long enough that the pins don't
>> clear the J66 socket as stated in the installation instructions.
>>
>> But after several tries, I was finally able to do it without clipping the
>> leads or any other modification. With one hand, I asserted some upwards
>> pressure on the BNC connectors and some slight downwards pressure on the RF
>> board below. Then with the other hand, I ran my finger along the pins and
>> was able to press them so they mated to the socket.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>> 73, Mitch NW0M