Hi Luke, This is normal. It has no effect on functionality.
When the 3D printing vendor we use said the plastic would gradually acquire a honey-blonde hue when exposed to sunlight, I thought: Cool... we'll be able to tell who's really using their rigs outdoors :) Maybe not yet in your case; still, I welcome you to the Order of the Golden Paddle. I'd be interested in tapping your expertise if we use such materials in the future. 72, Wayne N6KR ---- http://www.elecraft.com > On Jul 21, 2017, at 6:42 AM, Luke via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > wrote: > > I had my KX2 sitting near a window for a couple of weeks and then noticed my > KXPD2 had discolored quite a bit from the UV. Has anyone else experienced > this? I'm a Product Test Technician for a company that deals primarily with > molded plastics, and UV degradation is a problem we see frequently, but can > be reduced through various methods (base material change, coatings, > additives, etc). I could be wrong but it appears the KXPD2 is 3D printed? If > so, perhaps a different variety/color of resin might reduce the amount of > fading/yellowing due to sunlight. I think a black KXPD2 would look pretty > sharp... ;-) > > Thanks! > > Luke > AD0KI > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@elecraft.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
