[Elecraft] ERR12V repair

[Mike Clarke]

On 07/Jul 12:17, Mike Clarke wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I'm just preparing to perform the ERR12V repair on my K3, and
> notice that in the bag I was sent the pin connectors are
> gold-plated but the replacement sockets are not.  I thought the
> idea of the change to was make the path gold to gold all the way
> through... can anyone confirm if this is correct?

All,

Thanks for the responses to this.  I've gone ahead and fitted the
parts.

I've also had a few queries off-list, so I thought I'd reply to
the original post with a summary for future reference.

 o Firstly, the update is not listed on the mods page.  The original
   thread regarding it can be found here:
   http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Older-K3-100s-can-be-updated-to-avoid-possible-quot-ERR-12V-quot-problem-tt7284312.html#a7285353.

 o To get the parts, drop a mail to parts@

 o In terms of the vintage of affected kit, my K3 is #2847.

 o I took some photos as I was going, and have posted my method
   at http://clarkema.org/posts/2012-06/2012-06-08-k3-service.html.

I do feel that it would be helpful to have an entry for this on
the mods page, with proper instructions.  I for one would be
extremely vexed if my K3 failed completely in some remote and
interesting spot because of a known fault that I could easily
have remedied before leaving home.  It's all too easy to miss a
single thread on the reflector (assuming you even subscribe) but
I suspect most people check the mods list on a regular basis, and
certainly when planning a trip.

73,

-- 
Mike, M0PRL