Simplest ever mod for K2

[George Blahun Jr]

This is such a simple and quick mod I have resisted posting it, but I do feel it makes a small, not totally aesthetic difference.  As an amateur astronomer, I always blacken the edges of eyepieces and objective lenses to enhance contrast.  I did the same thing on the K2 bezel and I believe it does enhances contrast (at least during the day with high ambient light levels) and improves the appearance of the bezel by eliminating the hazy edge around the clear plastic.  Just take a magic marker and carefully run it along the edge of the bezel (after removing it from the radio).  Let each length and width dry before continuing to the next portion.  It's literally a 5 minute job.

George
KS1U
Quaker Hill, CT
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[Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)]

I did this mod, and I recommend it, it really makes a difference for hardly any effort. It is by the way the first mod for the K2 for years!

It has been added to the updated LA3ZA list of modifications: http://la3za.blogspot.no/p/la3za-unofficial-guide-to-elecraft-k2_28.html#K2-misc

George Blahun Jr wrote

This is such a simple and quick mod I have resisted posting it, but I do feel it makes a small, not totally aesthetic difference.  As an amateur astronomer, I always blacken the edges of eyepieces and objective lenses to enhance contrast.  I did the same thing on the K2 bezel and I believe it does enhances contrast (at least during the day with high ambient light levels) and improves the appearance of the bezel by eliminating the hazy edge around the clear plastic.  Just take a magic marker and carefully run it along the edge of the bezel (after removing it from the radio).  Let each length and width dry before continuing to the next portion.  It's literally a 5 minute job.

George
KS1U