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Elecraft KPA3 Power Connector Replacement Manual User Manual

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KPA3 Connector Replacement

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If your K3 is equipped with the K144XV option, reconnect the two coaxial TMP cables that you removed

earlier to the KXV3 module as shown in Figure 20. Note that the cable marked with tape goes to the OUT
connector on the KXV3.

Figure 20. Reconnecting K144XV Coax Cables to KXV3.

If present, replace the SMA connector in the rear panel REF. hole (Figure 10, pg 6). Be sure the cable is

routed through the notch in the circuit board as shown to avoid it being crushed by the side panel (Figure 21).

Figure 21. Routing the REF and KXV3 Coax Cables.

Replace the side panel, using the 4-40, 3/16” (4.8mm) black flat head screws you removed earlier (Figure 6,

pg 4). If the K144XV option is installed, be sure you do not trap any of the coax TMP cables under the K144XV
module. Replace all seven screws including the screw under the front end of the handle.

If the K144XV option is installed do the following: