Ugh! I hope you didn't blow anything by shorting pins together with
the shield of the USB plug!
73,
~iain / N6ML
On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 1:18 PM, Michael Blake <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am not sure how many of you have noticed the warnings in the K3s and P3
> manual to NOT plug a USB B connector into the 8P8C modular jack lableled
> “RS232/P3” on the rear of the K3s. This is a VERY important warning but only
> if you read it prior to inserting the USB cable (twice) into the RS232/P3
> jack on the KIO3B.
>
> It was the very first plug I inserted after completing my kit while looking
> over the radio from the front. I did it twice because it did not seem to fit
> correctly:). I did not realize that I had “squished” it for a couple of weeks
> as I had not tried to use the jack.
>
> Since this little bugger (KIO3B Digital I/O Assy E850646) costs $98, believe
> it or not, I want to repair my existing board after the replacement arrives
> tomorrow. If I did it once I will probably do it again.
>
> My problem is that there are dozens of similar jacks and I need to find the
> correct manufacturer, part number and source for this particular 8P8C circuit
> board mounted modular jack. I have the tools and the skills but I lack the
> correct part.
>
> If anyone from Elecraft could provide me with the proper replacement jack
> information I would be very grateful.
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