[Elecraft] K2 Power Connector

[Peter, DL2FI]

Richard, 
you can get this connector in different versions. The 2,1mm and 2,5mm look
very similar, bat of coarse they are not :-)
If you by accident use a 2.5 type it will result in exact the problem you
describe because the K2 Jack is 2,1mm

73 de Peter, DL2FI

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Irena and Richard jenkins
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 5:33 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Power Connector
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> --
> Irena and Richard Jenkins
> Canberra,  AU
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