[Elecraft] KAT2 J8

[Don Wilhelm]

The instructions tell you to insert all of the pins so the connector 
will be more difficult to remove (so it will not fall off by itself).  I 
do not consider that a problem, if you put in only the 4 pins which have 
wires attached, the force required to insert the connector (and remove 
it) is considerable.  In other words, I do not think it will fall off 
with only those 4 pins inserted.  But make your choice - only the 4 pins 
or insert all the unused pins.  Electrically, it makes no difference, 
mechanically, it will take more force to insert and remove the connector 
if all the pins are inserted.

73,
Don
W3FPR

On 8/8/2011 10:37 PM, EMD wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm confused on the construction of J8.  First the manual states there are
> 12 mini crimp pins including 2 spares.  J8 has ten pins but I only have 4
> wires that come the Control board minus the bare lead.  So am I inserting
> the crimp pins with the wires in one side of J8 and inserting empty ones on
> the opposite side?
>
> Or maybe this will make sense in the morning.  Thanks in advance.
>
>