Elecraft KX2 Side Panels - Ham Radio Armor

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[steveallison]

I wish I could smash the like button 100 times. I got my kit like yours (holy moly they are proud of it -but like you I wanted quality and American). I used this video as a step-by-step and everything went perfectly. Thanks so much for doing it and doing such a good job. W2SWA

[TheDelizar]

I installed that same kit earlier this year. It is great. Really helps when doing FT8 on the KX2. However you still have to keep an eye on Temperature. Also helps to keep the KX2 out of direct sunlight. I just set the sub display to show operating temp.
Mark W6XYZ

[davidm]

When you were talking about the left side, I actually had to look up "Bob's your uncle". I've never heard that before. Excellent job overall.

[lpark]

Thanks for the help! Installing the side panel I came across the instruction to put the paste on the PA Fet. To make sure I knew what I was doing I searched it on YouTube. Sure enough: another very useful HRCC video! 🙏👍 73 from appreciative ham and Patreon supporter 😎

[WilliamParmley]

Very well done! Really like those Knipex smooth jaw pliers, too.

[scottralph]

I have not done it yet. Like your idea of the ceramic tweezers -- will have to order those
I DID have difficulty when I took off the "easy" plate as I did not realize that all the screws are NOT the same -- two are metric and two are imperial. They are difficult to see which is which, so I think that I will also get that magnetic tray and carefully remember which one is which.
Thanks for the video

[noth]

This makes an already nice radio damn near perfect, cool upgrade man, congrats!

[douglasdreger]

Sweet! I am going to be hunting when you go on the hike. I am in the SF Bay Area so it will likely only be 40m, but 20m might be possible.

[tom_olofsson]

You lost me at minute 3:45 😁 I love that phrase, "exactly as correct as possible."

[DenTilloZie]

cool mod! 120 seems a bit steep IMO but im a cheap bastard. the cover is nice! keeps it nice and well protected in a bag.

[fearghal]

Thank you for posting this - super helpful and so appreciated!!

[jackiegreen]

Take your time on side panels very easy !

[mattghoward]

small zip lock bags - put thumb on one side along the zip and finger along the other side along the zip and slide the zip along its length - it will pop open :-) I too have man fingers - good for plugging holes - never going to be a surgeon :-)

[BradSnyder]

Looks to be excellent protection Josh! Let us know how it works out. 73

[davidsradioroom]

Elecraft should have included those items as stock.

[lanceriffle]

I assume it still fits in the original pouch. Let us know if your satisfied we the heat sink. Thumbs up on buying US.

[Andy-bwse]

This is how the kx2 and kx3 should come from Elecraft.

[paulvalley]

Love the modifications! 👍
My only question is why didn't they include them when you bought the radio? 🤔
Nice job on the installation!
Now send me the radio when you're done. 😁

[MrAlanmcd]

not sure I like the way your aerial connector was replaced. Wasn't sitting fully on 11:21. It is crooked, but was square on when you took it off.

[TridentMissileTech]

For the price they charge for KX2, Electracraft should send the Kx2 with the key connection covering