[Elecraft] K2 Power Connector

[Ian Maude]

Hi Richard,
In my opinion you have not installed the APP's correctly.  I used them on my
K2, my K3 and all over the shack.  I have used them mobile and on the bench.
 I have even used them holding the K2 in my hand while I transmitted on SSB
to test a portable aerial.  I have never had a problem with them ever apart
from one I didn't fit correctly.  Personally, I solder them to the cable as
I have no crimp tool but as I say, I have had no issues with them at all.
 The tongue of the APP *must* overlap the spring and there should be an
audible click as it goes home.

73 Ian

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Ian J Maude, G0VGS
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On 18 March 2010 04:32, Irena and Richard jenkins <richardvk1rj at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hello everybody from Canberra.
>
> This may have been covered before, and perhaps you can direct me to the
> archive.... BUT ... Has anyone complained about the fragility of the
> power plug/socket arrangement on the K2??  I *have* to sweep off my
> bench before starting up the rig.  Else it turns itself off and maybe
> flickers on/OFF until I rest the plug on my bench.  Just brushing
> against mic cords, pens whatever ... is enough to set it off.
>
> Have other people found a better mechanical connection for a plug &
> socket which has to remain connected and carry 2A on transmit.  At
> present, I could not take my setup portable in the passenger seat of my
> car or in my lap!!
>
> Ideas would be welcome...
>
> Richard
> VK1RJ
>
>
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> Irena and Richard Jenkins
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