[Elecraft] [K3] Why do they still use 1/4 inch phone jacks?

[Randy Farmer]

Mouser carries the Neutrik "Rean" line of connectors. They're maybe 
not quite as good as the Switchcraft parts, but they're are of 
significantly higher quality than most of the junk out there -- and 
they're a lot cheaper than Switchcraft. I've used the Neutrik 
connectors exclusively for all the many cables I've built in the last 
couple of years. The 3.5mm stereo plug part number is NYS231G, 
currently selling for $1.47 at Mouser (www.mouser.com). The Mouser 
site does show they have very limited stock of these right now. I 
think they are also available from Parts Express online as well.

73...
Randy, W8FN

>I'd suggest buying a good brand of plug and using it to replace the crummy
>ones. I'll be trying that to see if it makes a difference. Here's hoping
>that Switchcraft hasn't been bought out by some gang of quality-wrecking
>sharks. Maybe I'll lay in a lifetime supply while I'm at it...