Hi all... update for everyone.
Elecraft support were great. Many thanks to Lisa for sending out the
replacements PDQ....on mine it definitely was the case no glue on
underside of either KX3... #1082 and #2334. The sockets are surface
mount and there are 4 pads the note said work on three only but all 4
had been soldered. I soldered all 4 on the replacements too. I had a
time issue so could not return the unit to Elecraft and I am used to
working on surface mount so this was not a problem for me. I would not
advise this unless you really know what you are doing and can handle
soldering surface mount. Sending your KX3 to Elecraft will be a much
better way to get this done if you need to.
The earlier #1082 was the worst and the metal was very tarnished.
Probably due to the extensive use in sea side locations.
I used super glue cell/ cyano acrylate to glue down the new sockets in
place. I did consider using a pigtail and anderson power poles... in
future rig enhancements I would suggest Elecraft perhaps consider it?...
might add a few cents to the price but given the issues you have when
power is no good then I would think it is worth the extra.
I will now have both KX3 operational in C5 from 27th ...
72
Dom
M1KTA
On 17/02/2014 16:26, Dominic Baines wrote:
The power lead/barrel connector on the second #2334 KX3 is starting to
intermittently drop out. Most notable if you remove the internal
batteries and try and operate from a supply only. It seems it is the
socket itself that is duff. Yes using the Elecraft power leads not
something homebrewed.
I am thinking it might be worth removing the socket, fitting a couple
of power poles on a pig tail, and a grommet where the original socket
was.
Anyone else done anything similar?
A second wash with iso propyl alcohol and the KX3 I thought wind blown
sand had killed (#1082) seems fine now... there was a lot of dirt/dust
that had not previously been removed.
72
Dom
M1KTA
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