Re: K3: IF output buffer gain modification

Posted by Julian, G4ILO on Sep 22, 2009; 8:53am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-IF-output-buffer-gain-modification-tp3690284p3691324.html

K2QI wrote

2. If I do decide to buy the panadaptor, can Elecraft perform this
modification for me if I send the radio back?  I've already done most of the
hardware mods, but SMD stuff I refuse to deal with.

I entirely understand your concern, but having plucked up the courage to do a couple of mods a few months ago I found it really wasn't difficult. Getting an SMT part off is a lot easier than removing through hole parts (believe me, I have the messy looking KSB2 with lifted circuit traces in my K2 to show for it.) I used two soldering irons, one at each end, and the resistor was off in a jiffy.

I haven't looked at this particular mod yet since I don't have a need for it but I assume, as with the other mod, that the replacement resistor can be a leaded one if you find that easier.