Re: [Elecraft] KX2 plexiglass

2020-08-24 Thread Jim H via Elecraft
Hi, I also have an early s/n KX2, 024X. I had the same problem of the bowed Plexiglas cover. My cure was to grid off 1/16th strip on each end and elongate the screw holes carefully. No more bowing.  GL 73 Jim H K7SSS  In a message dated 8/24/2020 4:34:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, n7...@arrl.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 plexiglass

2020-08-24 Thread Dan Presley
Well at least the bugs were external! Thanks Wayne for the information. I’ll try flipping it around and I’ll check with customer service if it’s still an issue. Mine was a fairly early one so the change could’ve happen later. Usually a gentle puff of air under the cover is enough to get the

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 plexiglass

2020-08-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Dan, Flip the bezel over when you reinstall it. This will compress the convex catenary side against the case, reducing the gap. Note that at some point in the KX2's history we revised the bezel, moving the screw holes slightly outward. Customer support could help you determine if you have

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 plexiglass

2020-08-24 Thread Paul Van Dyke
So, you are telling us that the KX2 has a few bugs? Paul KB9AVO On Mon, Aug 24, 2020, 7:33 PM Dan Presley wrote: > Hi folks-got a bit of an unusual issue with the plexiglass readout cover > for my KX2. I use it a lot portable and SOTA and on an activation last week > noticed that I had a

[Elecraft] KX2 plexiglass

2020-08-24 Thread Dan Presley
Hi folks-got a bit of an unusual issue with the plexiglass readout cover for my KX2. I use it a lot portable and SOTA and on an activation last week noticed that I had a few tiny interlopers crawling underneath the covering adding moving symbols to the display:)). After inspecting I noted