KX1 heatsink question...

[Michael Kimzey]

A quick question now that my fully-loaded, turbo-charged KX1 is operational...

 

1)  Any benefit to using a thermo-conductive paste between the transister and the case?  Radio shack sells some.  I currently have that stock plastic piece in place.

 

2)  Additionally, I'm looking to make the unit a little more "low profile", has anyone installed a low-profile tuning knob?  I think that Mouser has one that is only 0.39" tall.  

 

-Mike, KB3ELW

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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Mike,

Use only the supplied thermal pad - it is a better heat conductor than
the gooey white messy stuff.

73,
Don W3FPR

Michael Kimzey wrote:
> A quick question now that my fully-loaded, turbo-charged KX1 is operational...
>
>  
>
> 1)  Any benefit to using a thermo-conductive paste between the transister and the case?  Radio shack sells some.  I currently have that stock plastic piece in place.
>  
>
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