Happened in my x347 also.
This is a common problem for any unit where you frequently
connect and disconnect this type of connector.
As designed and installed these connectors are made to be put
together and left for a long time. For things that are put together
and taken apart frequently you need a mechanical connection, not
just a solder joint.
The connection can be a solder joint but it will be much larger and
also will not be the same joint that carries power or signal.
Using epoxy or CA to glue the connector down before resoldering the
leads is a very good way to solve the problem.
These connections should be checked at least every year.
michael N6CHV AMA 77292
Dennis Phelan wrote:
>
> Dudes,
> This problem occurred in my JR 388 as well! Intermittent, very
> difficult for me to detect, JR service found it for me.
>
> Dennis
> --- Dick Williamson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Recently, I discovered a problem with my Futaba 8UAF transmitter.
> > The power would go off for a few seconds at random times. The
> > battery and its female connector checked out fine. The problem was
> >
> > traced to the male side of the battery connector which is mounted
> > on
> > a circuit board inside the transmitter. This battery connector is
> > held to the circuit board by only the three solder joints that
> > connect the pins to the circuit board. These solder joints were
> > cracked and contact was intermittent.
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