[Elecraft] [K2] headphone jack replacement tips?

[drewko]

I wired a headhpone/speaker switch into my K2 when I replaced the
headphone jack.. The switch is mounted on the back panel (in the
unused XVTR hole). 

I leave the headphones plugged in all the time and select between
headphones and speaker with the switch, saving a lot of wear and tear
on the new jack. This is also  more convenient because you have to
hold onto the K2 cabinet every time you unplug the phones; it's much
nicer just reaching behind the rig and flicking the switch. 

I can send you a drawing/description of the switch wiring if you like.

73,
Drew
AF2Z



On Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:18:17 -0500, you wrote:

>I think I finally might get to replacing my failed headphone jack this
>weekend. Anyone have any tips for this little job? I recall that there
>are more than a few pins to desolder.
>
>Also, does it make sense to not put stress on the headphone jack in
>the future by plugging my headphones into the external speaker jack on
>the rear of the unit? My headphone cable is plenty long to reach
>there, and would rather not have to replace this again in the
>future--as it seems to be the case with many folks.
>
>Thanks.
>-john W4PAH
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