Not to beat the subject to death, but the K1 uses flush screws and there are absolutely no alignment problems or sharp edges. The workmanship on the K1 case is top quality. I can't imagine Elecraft accepting anything less. The K1 case goes together exactly the same way as the K2. Identical hardware. The panels are just smaller and the holes are properly countersunk. The reason the K2 has humongous, bulbous screw heads sticking out everywhere and the K1 doesn't has nothing to do with quality or design concerns. I believe Eric or Wayne said on here a few months ago that it is that way because they like it that way. Can't argue with that! I have both, a K1 and a K2. I've learned to accept things as they are. None of us are perfect.
BTW, a few K2 owners who appreciate the MOMA-quality aesthetics of the K1 have countersunk the holes in their K2 panels and installed K1 screws. Elecraft has them packaged, P/N FLTSCRKT. The description SAYS they are for the K1, but everyone knows they are packaged for K2 owners who quietly want to emulate the classic beauty of the K1. Eric KE6US K1 1976 K2 567 -----Original Message----- Also I can't imagine the case with flat head screws. Alignment would need to be perfect or a sharp edge of a screw head would be exposed. I guess I just appreciate the practicality of the design of the entire shell. The screws are an integrated part of the design. I like it so much that I bought an EC-2 for my KAT10 and KPA100. Steve _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
