The replacement of the KX3 front panel went quite smoothly.  The four knobs 
pulled straight off without incident.  Thanks for all of the hints but my 
concerns were unwarranted….  Happily :)

Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI




> On Feb 17, 2016, at 7:59 PM, Craig K3 Support <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> If you are not able to remove the knobs with your fingers, you can use a 
> small flat blade screwdriver to pry them away from the front panel by using 
> the bottom edge for leverage. 
> 
> We would certainly place a thin piece of card board under the screwdriver 
> shaft to protect the front panel surface while prying.
> 
> 73,
> -- 
> --------------------------
> Craig Smith W6WL
> Elecraft Customer Support
> 831-763-4211 x 174
> --------------------------
> 
> On 2/17/2016 4:48 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Eric 
>> /elecraft.com/ 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -------- Forwarded Message -------- 
>> Subject:     [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal 
>> Date:     Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:52:00 -0500 
>> From:     Michael Blake <[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected]> 
>> To:     Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> 
>> <mailto:[email protected]> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Is there a process or tool for removing the four push on knobs on the front 
>> panel of the KX3 without damaging the knob or panel? 
>> 
>> Michael Blake 
>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> 
>> 
>> 
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