K3S rocking on flat surface

[Bob Novas]

I must have done some kit assembly wrong. My K3S does not sit flat on a flat
surface, rather it rocks.  Furthermore, the seam on the bottom between the
front and back cover plates is not flat.  Any hints as to what to look for?
Bob - W3DK

 

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Bob,
I would take a look at the six 2D fasteners you installed in the corners of the RF board.  If one is installed the wrong way, I am betting that would cause the problem you are experiencing.   There are four additional 2D fasteners used (2 on the front panel shield, 1 in the top back corner of the left side panel, and one in the upper read corner of the right side panel), and you might double check they are orientated correctly to.
Dick, K8ZTT

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I must have done some kit assembly wrong. My K3S does not sit flat on a flat
surface, rather it rocks.  Furthermore, the seam on the bottom between the
front and back cover plates is not flat.  Any hints as to what to look for?
Bob - W3DK

 

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[Rich-4]

I would need to agree with this post.  I had a 2D fastener install
incorrectly in my K3.  I had the same issue.

Rich
K3RWN

On 12/6/2015 10:59 PM, RIchard Williams via Elecraft wrote:

> Bob,
> I would take a look at the six 2D fasteners you installed in the corners of the RF board.  If one is installed the wrong way, I am betting that would cause the problem you are experiencing.   There are four additional 2D fasteners used (2 on the front panel shield, 1 in the top back corner of the left side panel, and one in the upper read corner of the right side panel), and you might double check they are orientated correctly to.
> Dick, K8ZTT
>
>        From: Bob Novas <[hidden email]>
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>   Sent: Sunday, December 6, 2015 8:33 PM
>   Subject: [Elecraft] K3S rocking on flat surface
>    
> I must have done some kit assembly wrong. My K3S does not sit flat on a flat
> surface, rather it rocks.  Furthermore, the seam on the bottom between the
> front and back cover plates is not flat.  Any hints as to what to look for?
> Bob - W3DK
>
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