[Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification

I just received the P3SVGA option for my P3 and see that it either needs a separate 12VDC source with = 700 mA current or installation of an included current modification that raises the K3's 12VDC OUT capacity to 1 A. Frankly, component level work on the K3 scares me, since neither my eyes nor

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification

for concern. 73 Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dennis L. Haarsager Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:19 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification I just

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification

@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification I just received the P3SVGA option for my P3 and see that it either needs a separate 12VDC source with = 700 mA current or installation of an included current modification that raises the K3's 12VDC OUT capacity to 1 A. Frankly

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification

Remember that all of these procedures are tested by actually doing them using ONLY the tools listed with careful attention to the issues someone digging into their K3 for the very first time might encounter. The end result of doing the actual mod is what you see in the photos in the document. If

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification...tools

I'd like to tell you was easy but it's not. I'm a professional so I have all the tools. It took me about three hours. Hi Fred all you must have been missing the one tool which made it easy my good ole Hakko solder sucker, which i bought before swapping all the crystals

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification

I did the first one at my bench, and while I had a solder sucker available to me, I didn't use it. I simply used some de-soldering braid. First I removed the old F2 part, then completely filled the holes with new solder and finally used the solder-wick to remove all the solder. Works like a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification...tools

Please see comments below. -Original Message- From: bill ny9h [mailto:n...@arrl.net] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:33 AM To: Fred Townsend; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification...tools I'd like to tell you was easy but it's

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification...tools

comments below. -Original Message- From: bill ny9h [mailto:n...@arrl.net] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 8:33 AM To: Fred Townsend; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT current modification...tools I'd like to tell you was easy but it's not. I'm