The side panel that came with my K144XV is the textured powder coat style. My K3 has the smooth finish. There is a definite difference, but it's not noticeable with a casual glance. You would have to really examine it closely to notice the difference. Not an issue for me.
David, W4SMT --- On Mon, 1/11/10, Roy Morris <w4...@carolina.rr.com> wrote: > The early K3 smooth paint coat is > different from the current textured powder coat paint. > I wonder if Elecraft is making available the appropriately > painted K3 side panel with the K144XV installation. If > not, it will not look the same. Roy Morris > W4WFB ______________________________________________________________ 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