[Elecraft] RE: CW Autodetect Solution?

Fri Aug 15 13:23:00 2003

This post was rejected. Hope it is still relevant.

73 de Bob, K6XX
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Wolbert, K6XX
> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 9:17 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: CW Autodetect Solution?
> 
> 
> Another thing to try: look carefully at the 1/8" stereo plug.
> 
> I've had problems with intermittent connections using some new 
> (but lousy) plugs for two reasons:
> 1. The dimensions of the plug are shorter than standard.
> 2. The chrome plating on the solder connections RESISTS solder 
> very well. In fact, sometimes the insulating plastic starts 
> melting before the solder starts sticking.
> 
> This is by no means limited to the K2, of course. I've had good 
> luck with the Radio Shack versions. The bad ones are from a local 
> (SiVal) surplus place.
> 
> 73 de Bob, K6XX
> [email protected] 