That long screw is part of the ground return for the KAT3. If the hardware is loose people have reported the SWR jumping around as the ground path resistance varies according to how well the screw threads make contact with the standoff.
A quick fix might be to remove the top cover. That standoff is right up against the rear panel lip but if you can get pliers or a wrench on it simply tighten it against the 2D fastener. Optionally you might push on the screw that goes through the circuit board to push the standoff up hard against the 2D and then replace the long screw to hold everything. As long as it's making solid electrical contact you should have no problems. Always a last minute panic, Hi! 73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- Ron, I know what you are referring to. During my aborted attempt I first removed the long screw, but gave up when I realized that I was up against the voltage regulators. I put the screws back and packed the radio in a case. Question: does this mean that I have some loose hardware now relating to the standoff at the KAT3? The long screw seemed to tighten ok. In other words, should I open the radio and follow your instructions, or can I be reasonable confident and be on my way to FD? This is time critical. Thanks, Erik ______________________________________________________________ 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
