[Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector

[Mike S]

At 03:59 AM 8/29/2007, Charles Harpole wrote...
>So called  " D connectors" have design specifications issued by 
>various mfg of them.  Most list a limited life of 10 to 30 plug/unplug 
>cycles.  That is from the designers.

You must be looking at some cheap Chinese clone. Please cite the other 
manufacturers who constitute "most," and the total size of your sample.

Cinch originated the design, and their basic model ( 
http://www.cinch.com/view_sub_product_line.cinch?section_id=24&sub_section_id=113&section_title=D-subminiature 
) is rated for 500 cycles.

Long time experience with these connectors in data applications shows 
that to be a very conservative number.

I can't think of any style connector which offers a better mix of low 
cost, ready availability, wide choice of sizes, and reliable operation. 
Exactly what connector are you thinking would have been a better 
choice?