The initial re-tightening seems to be all that is required.
I believe the thermal pads will slightly thinner after an initial period of
being exposed to the pressure from the initial tightening and that normal
'squeezing' process may be shortened by the thermal cycling. I have not
been able to tor
I share the same experience as Ron.
73
Johnny Siu VR2XMC
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From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 9:29 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KPA100 Tightening the finals...
I haven't noticed any looseness in mi
'em down so tight you damage the gaskets
and washers on the hardware. Snug 'em but don't do what I like to call
"Godzilla" them .
Ron AC7AC
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Subject: [Elecraft] KPA100 Tightening the finals...
Just finished the KNB2 for my K2 (a birthday present fr
Just finished the KNB2 for my K2 (a birthday present from the in-laws
-- yea!) and while I was inside the K2 to install it I tightened up
the screws on the KPA100 finals per Elecraft's recommendation, since
I've been using the radio for about 6 months now and this was
probably overdue. They all
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