KL7UW Wrote: "I installed an ARR P50VDG preamp on the back side of my K3/10 using preamp in/out connectors on the KVX3. photo: http://www.kl7uw.com/K3-ARR-6mPreamp.jpg";
The photo of Ed's preamp on the back of his K3 looks like a very sturdy mount. But my K3/100 has fans and heat sinks on the rear, so solidly attaching a 6M preamp via Ed's approach is not an easy undertaking. Therefore, my PR6 Elecraft 6M preamp is attached with the recommended back-to-back BNC connectors (no cables). This installation results in the amp sticking straight out the back of rig. That concerns me because when I need to shift my K3 or move items around it, I can tell that there is stress on the preamp's BNC connectors and I can visualize them failing at some point. Which brings me (finally) to my question: Since there is room inside the K3 for a second receiver and a 2M transverter, could there be a way to install the PR6 (or similar 6M preamp circuit) *inside* the K3? This would greatly simplify packing for Field Day and other portable operations. If this has been addressed before I cannot find a reference to it. Any ideas? Terry, W0FM K3/100 #474 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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