Eric.
Firstly, you absolutely MUST use an anti-static mat, suitably connected to
ground and an anti-static wrist strap. Whilst you might "get away with it"
without those items, you may cause unseen damage and you won't know until it
breaks down. I know the manuals state that you can "touch a metal object",
but that's very hit and miss.
I upgraded a pair of K3s earlier this year and I used a combination of
guesswork and observation. Most of the mods and upgrades come with
sufficient instructions to tell you what you are replacing, so that you can
look and see if it's already been done. If you know the pedigree of the K3,
you may be able to guess by the mfr date of the K3 and the date the mod was
issued. Otherwise, just remove all covers and take a good look at each
component to be replaced/added. All mod instructions are available from
Elecraft as downloads, so you can check before you order parts.
SMD capability is useful but not essential, although you will need an ESD
safe soldering iron with a fine tip and probably a good magnifying glass.
I can send you a list of all the mods and upgrades I performed, if you care
to send me a pm.
73,
Alan. G4GNX
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Rosenberg
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2017 4:52 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Elecraft] Upgrading a K3?
I've just pick up a bare-bones circa 2010 K3/100
I have a couple of questions regarding upgrading it.
How can I tell if the mods (as opposed to upgrades) have been done?
In addition to adding filters, I'll be installing a KSYN3A, and K-Pod (power
mod for the K3).
How hard is it to install the upgrades, and do I need the anti-static mat,
wrist strap et al to do them (I don't have them).
Thanks & 73,
Eric W3DQ
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