[Elecraft] Mic Conn. Protector!

[Andrew Moore]

Even easier: Why not just get a screw-on UHF connector cap?

Fits perfectly, and it's the best "mike connector protector" ever - it
makes sure a mike is never attached to my K2 so it can be used only for
CW... :))))

(sorry couldn't resist. No disrespect intended towards other modes)

Seriously, the cap is a perfect fit. I can't remember where I got mine but
it was likely from a Diamond Antenna mobile mount, and I suspect you can
find them elsewhere.

If you can't, I will mai you one of my spares.

Here's a photo of it "in action"

http://maineware.net/k2

And sadly, the K2 is for sale... but it just doesn't see any use now that I
have a KX3 / K3 pair.

73,
--Andrew, NV1B
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On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM, David Dietrich <kc9ehq2003 at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>
> Easiest and cheapest would be to go to Radio Shack and get a mic
> connector, break it to get the collar, then fashion a small circle out of
> sheet metal to fit the opening in the collar. You can then leave it silver
> in color or paint it. Also, put a tab of electrical tape on the inside to
> prevent shorting pins.
>
> I did exactly this on my K2 and it worked great! Also, sheet metal can
> also be used to fashion covers for unused options.
>
> 73,
>
> David
> KC9EHQ
> K1-4 #2051
> K2/10 #7164
>
> Jim Harris <capobs1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >*Good afternoon, Folks.*
> >*
> >*
> >*If anyone knows of a supplier for a Cover that goes over the Mic Conn. on
> >the front of a K2 or K3, I would appreciate hearing from you.  *
>
>