P3 # 817 gets a new front panel

[Bill Hammond]

Last week I received an email that Elecraft was shipping me a new front panel for my P3 because they had discovered a problem with the button hole size height. on some panels  The instructions indicated that before replacing the panel measure the old panel to be sure a replacement was needed. I measured see photo below, mine is off so now I will replace my front panel. The correct hole height is .23"h mine is .280"h. (.050" too high).

 So I am repairing a problem I didn't know I had because of quality control at Elecraft (at no cost). Just find someone else that would do that...I am an Elecraft fan for life...

Here is the measurement (note I measured the opening in the new panel as .223" and that is what is set on the digital caliper instrument.:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/5274742488/

73 and Seasons Greetings Elecrafter's
Bill

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KX1 #1023
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[Rich-4]

I concur with all.  #836 was mated with its new panel last night.

Rich



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[Bill Hammond]

Rich, Your the first person to comment.  I'm guessing it was a small batch that was off the mark...800-850...funny there are not others commenting.
73, Bill


On Dec 19, 2010, at 5:18 PM, K3RWN wrote:

> I concur with all.  #836 was mated with its new panel last night.
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> Rich
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Bill Hammond-AK5X
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K2/100 #4637
K1 #2033
KX1 #1023
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