[Elecraft] Fw: K3 Birdie 28004.560 kHz

[Rick WA6NHC]

While the picture is nice and sharp, even when zooming in it is not 
clear about the center pin existence because of the angle of the shot.  
The pin would just happen to line up with the slot on the other side of 
the connector, not enough contrast or color variation to see it clearly.

However, what IS clear is the level of corrosion. /That /should be of 
interest to the support team.  It appears that a temporary solution is 
to clean the metals, very carefully, until a new cable arrives (twist in 
place?).  But it won't be a permanent solution since the board connector 
is also corroded.  Unless exposed to a long term harsh environment (high 
humidity sea air) it is rather surprising.  You might want to check 
other TMP connectors to see if they're in the same or similar condition.

If the others are not in the same shape, it's possible you have a bad 
connector, but to also have a bad plug at the same location would defy 
most odds.

Please keep us informed.

73.
Rick wa6nhc

On 2/24/2014 9:08 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
> Hi Wes,
>
> These are very well resolved photos.  From what I can see, there's no
> center pin on the top TMP plug - but this may be an illusion.  If it
> were true, you'd have more problems than a birdie.
>
> If I were you'd I'd request a new TMP cable and see how that works to
> fix the birdie problem.  Contact k3support at elecraft.com and see what
> they can do to assist.
>
> 73,
> matt W6NIA
>