[Collins] KWS-1

[Roger Shultz]

Dan et al,

Like I wrote, it is a subjective judgement as to how hard of a job replacing
the connector is. I based my comments on having to remove the entire PA
compartment more times than I will ever testify to, even under oath.

As Lorin writes, it is difficult and watch those spacers. They are meant to
shim the difference between the chassis length of the PA compartment and the
rest of unit. They will fall out when you remove the screws on the rear
small panel and I think when they hit the floor, they utter "surprise, you
will never get me back in! I'm free, free at last!".

Another thing to pay close attention to is the many wires that go through to
the back panel. They are only #22 and break easily as I have learned several
times.

Lorin's suggestion on a source are just fine as well as mine for the
original. 

I hope your experience is less traumatic than Lorin's and mine though
clearly Lorin's therapy has been more effective since he clearly talks about
it! I just go for long walks in the woods!

Happy Thanksgiving to all. It was the day after Thanksgiving last year that
I ventured to NH to bring home SN 767 and this day it works and is a proud
addition to my shack. Enjoy yours!

73, Roger NJ2R 

> From: LorinH at aol.com
> Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:28:30 EST
> To: Barockteer at aol.com, collins at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Collins] KWS-1
> 
> November 25, 2004
> 
> Hi Tony, Dan and friends,
> 
> Happy Thanksgiving.
> 
> Regarding replacing the HV connectors on the KWS-1.   I am checking through
> the nearly 300 email exchanges I had with Tony, K1KP when he guided me, in a
> most extraordinary way, through a 7-month long rebuilding of my KWS-1, a rig I
> have owned for 44 years.   This was one of the most amazing and exciting
> experiences of my life.   Tony and I now eagerly wait for any new problems to
> arise 
> so we can continue this wonderful journey.
> 
> I am sure I must have kept a rhapsodic journal of my Hero's Journey through
> the Dark Night of replacing the HV connectors. (I am traveling now but when I
> return I will find the relevant work notes, and will send them along.)
> 
> After some therapy I am finally able to speak about it without crying.
> 
> It was... It was...
> 
> This is very hard for me.
> 
> Let me put it this way.   Did you ever try taking out your own appendix?
> 
> All I can say is pay attention when you take off the back panel of the RF
> deck, as one day you will have to reassemble it and replace those 3-inch
> **spacers**!   I could find nothing written about how they should be
> positioned.   In 
> the end I couldn't figure it out completely and the process is something I
> won't soon forget.
> 
> For the male I connector I used the Amphenol HN series MHV PLUG CLAMP   -
> Amphenol part # 29100 - (Mouser part # 523-29100)
> 
> For the Female I used the Amphenol HN series MHV RCPT 27000 Bulkhead
> connector - Amphenol part # 27000   - (Mouser part # 523-27000) with attached
> nut and 
> lockwashers, with no need for drilling holes for mounting screws.
> 
> There is also an L-shaped male connector which I recommend because the Plug
> Clamp version extends far out from the back of the rig, just waiting to be
> snagged.    
> 
> I had to enlarge the mounting hole slightly on the mounting box and solder
> the slightly perverse pig-pink "rubber worm" insulated wire to the female
> connector before mounting it on the mounting box.   The replacement is very
> sturdy, 
> and seems far stronger than the original. Congratulations, Dan, the KWS-1 is
> an ongoing joy to use.
> 
> Dan, have you thought about running the rig without HV?
> 
> Lorin
> 
> WA1PGB
> - - -
> In a message dated 11/24/04 6:46:51 PM, Barockteer writes:
> 
> << Lorin-
> 
> Can you comment on how difficult it was to replace the HV connector on the
> KWS-1? Also, do you have info on the replacement connector you used?
> 
> -Tony
>>> 
> 
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