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Re: K3 Kit Building

Posted by wayne burdick on Apr 30, 2009; 7:42pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-Noise-Reduction-tp2727716p2749236.html

Hi Terry,

This was a bit of an experiment when we designed our first product, the
K2, about 10 years ago. But we've used the same method on many products
since then, and it works very well, keeping things light yet rigid. Our
little "2D" fasteners are an integral part of these designs, holding
together PCBs and panels at edges and corners.

The net result is that the K3 weighs only about 8 to 9 pounds, compared
to 30 to 55 pounds for competing rigs.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Apr 30, 2009, at 12:00 PM, Terry wrote:

> Let me ask a question while this thread is still active.  Having the RF
> board act as the structural backbone is unique in my experience.  Is
> this a common method of construction as opposed to a traditional
> chassis?  As I add panels (side, back) to this I'm amazed at how strong
> and rigid the structure seems.
>
> 73 de Terry KK6T
> K3 #2965
>

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