Field Upgrade your K4 into a K4D
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- Опубликовано: 13 июн 2023
- Update your standard K4 into the K4D in your own shack.
Please view this video through to the end before beginning your work, so you may determine which of two installation options is best for you.
Updated on 14 June 2023 
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I look forward to a similar video for the installation of the VHF/UHF transverters.
You can tell this guy is a real licensed tech., not like some of those guy's that work on CB radios.
At 3:25 I could not help but notice the clever double use of the food containers bottom portion to contain the screws but allow very easy access at the same time when they are reinstalled. Very smart use of resources.
I just did the upgrade. I opted for method 2 with the SBC but I disconnected the easy connectors like the RJ45, HDMI and two USB plugs. It made it easier to manage. But I was careful to not stress the other connectors. I had a small scare with the KDDC4 not sitting plumb but I figured it out. I also confirmed I did not have the lock washers on the LPA so I installed as directed. Thanks for thinking ahead to include the two extra screws. de NY4I
Just received my upgrade kit via UPS today. Looking forward to installing it. Thank you for providing such a good video on the upgrade.
Hi Steve, If you have installation questions, you can call or email Elecraft Support. We're here to help! Support@Elecraft.com
Very informative video. My K4 upgraded using method B. I see the mysterious fiber washer has been removed from the video and manual rev B.
Good and thank you
I know you do not do a lot of videos. I wish someone would do a video on how to use the frequency memory editor software on the KX series of radios. Nothing on youtube about this software at all.
That is the one thing I never liked about my K3. Too small of a working area when it comes to upgrading the Unit. KB3Z
What’s the turn around time on ordering a K4D from the factory?
I would send it back. Too many places to screw up.
For me if I did not have a K4D it would be option 2.
Do you have any plans to add wifi capability for wireless operation?
We do not offer an internal K4 WiFi option at this time as WiFi is a constantly evolving standard, with new protocols being added frequently. What we and our customers use to get the K4 onto WiFi is a small, low-cost WiFi to ethernet adapter. One example is the BrosTrend AC1200 WiFi to Ethernet Adapter, available through Amazon at:
www.amazon.com/BrosTrend-600Mbps-Adapter-Wireless-WNA016/dp/B0118SPFCK?ref_=ast_sto_dp
Eric
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is the regular K4 10 watts or 100 watts out?
The regular K4 is 100 watts as is the K4D. The K4/10 is a 10-watt K4.
would that be the k4-f for the regular 100 watt?
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Yes. The -F means Factory assembled.
Please please use a anti-static wrist strap Elecraft!
You're right - if you're upgrading your K4 to a K4D, you should wear an anti-static wrist strap. Both Elecraft employees in the video are wearing blue anti-static wrist straps.
Yikes, seems better to buy it as a factory install option at the very beginning. You're already paying a lot of money to buy the K4/10 or K4/100....just pay the extra and get what your think you will ultimately want/need.