The Raised handles offer much needed front panel protection to all of the knobs, buttons and delicate LCD display
•   Made from Aircraft Grade 7075 T6 Aluminum to resist bending
•   All parts are laser cut to match all factory cutouts and media tumbled for a smooth edge
•   All coatings applied by an ISO certified coating company
•   Mil Spec Powder Coating in the factory Elecraft color
•   Two-partRep UV Stabilized Epoxy Silk Screen lettering so it won’t fade or yellow
•   Text matches factory look
•   You now have a convenient Carry Handle
Adds only .4 ounces to the weight of the radio 2.575″ tall x 2.875″ wide x .100″ thick
****UPDATE***** Elecraft has had to make a change some components on the right end of the KX2 where you will be mounting the right end panel. Please read the new updated installation manual HERE for all of the changes found on KX2’s regarding their recent modifications.Â
Original KX2’s from serial number 0016 through 5417 will reuse the thermal pads from the factory end panel
KX2’s with serial numbers 5417-5441 have a very delicate and different version and will require special handling to be done by either Pro Audio Engineering or Elecraft certified repair of Dave Wallaghen for upgraded installation due to this delicate version.
If your radio was produced after serial number 5441 (roughly since May 2025) you do not need the thermal pads. These newer SN 5441 pluse and the older V1 radios prior to SN 5417 are a straightforward install following this updated installation manual.Â
Please keep in mind Elecraft does not warranty issues from third party products installed on their radios. As well any installation of third party products is at the risk of the individual doing the installation. Side KX and GemsProducts.com are not held responsible for any issues caused by the installation of these products.Â
For both instruction sheets and detailed videos on how to install these, see the INSTALLATION tab.
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Scott Bastian –
72, K7PX – October 25, 2016
The side kx ends for the
KX2 have arrived and been installed.
Your websites installation instructions were spot on.
Of course it would help to read them first before diving in.
Very nice product and it performs as advertised.
Good luck with the company!
Scott Bastian –
***** – October 30, 2016
I had previously used the side panels and Lexan cover for my KX3 and was thrilled when Scott came out with the same for my new KX2. I noticed the KX2 side panels are a bit more complex in their design due to the way Elecraft hogged out and recessed some of the connectors, but Scott managed to elegantly duplicate the look and feel of the original side panels while adding the needed handles. They are rock solid like the KX3 version and I’m still confused why Elecraft doesn’t put protective handles like these on all radios from the factory.
Installation took a little more time than the KX3 version because you have to carefully remove a wire in the internal antenna connector then put it back, but there are great instructions on how to do this and no soldering is involved.
I also got the Lexan cover for my KX2 and was surprised at both the crisp and clean look compared to my older KX3 cover and also how tight and secure it fits. I’m told the KX2 covers are injection molded to a higher tolerance than the previous KX3 version and the smaller size probably makes it a little stiffer than the KX3 version when removing from the radio.
I had to learn a new way to remove the KX2 cover, which turns out to be the same way the instructional video shows on Scott’s site. You have to press in the side of the Lexan cover through the opening in the handle, and then it can easily be slid out from the handle and removed. I can see some people being a little squeamish putting pressure on the Lexan cover when removing but the stuff is bullet proof and will not break. In the end the Lexan cover will never come loose from the radio until you want to remove it and I like the added security.
I am as thrilled to have the side panels and cover on my little Elecraft rigs as I am to have the Elecraft rigs. Scott’s side panels and covers are the final touch to these amazing little rigs and they give me piece of mind that they will be protected wherever I might hike, paddle or bicycle to operate them.
Mike Frye KM6AB