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Re: KX1 Red Display Filter

Posted by Chuck Stover on Apr 07, 2011; 11:56am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX1-Red-Display-Filter-tp6249633p6249652.html

I used two thin strips of duct tape.  The tape supplied with my kit did not hold either.

Chuck K4QS

--- On Thu, 4/7/11, Chuck Guenther <[hidden email]> wrote:

> From: Chuck Guenther <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft]  KX1 Red Display Filter
> To: [hidden email]
> Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011, 7:49 AM
> Instructions for installing the LED
> filter are given on page 52
> of the latest KX1 manual (Rev. E, dated May 21, 2010).
>
> The transparent tape just didn't hold in my case, with the
> result
> that the filter is floating around inside the case
> somewhere, leaving
> the LED display chip exposed.
>
> Has anyone discovered a better way to attach this
> filter?  I'm thinking
> of using a very small quantity of RTV sealant, judiciously
> applied
> around the edges of the filter with a toothpick.  Any
> thoughts?
>
> Thanks & 73,
>
> Chuck Guenther  NI0C
> KX1 s/n 2512
>
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