[Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket

[Dominic Baines]

Hi all... update for everyone.

Elecraft support were great. Many thanks to Lisa for sending out the 
replacements PDQ....on mine it definitely was the case no glue on 
underside of either KX3... #1082 and #2334. The sockets are surface 
mount and there are 4 pads the note said work on three only but all 4 
had been soldered. I soldered all 4 on the replacements too. I had a 
time issue so could not return the unit to Elecraft and I am used to 
working on surface mount so this was not a problem for me. I would not 
advise this unless you really know what you are doing and can handle 
soldering surface mount. Sending your KX3 to Elecraft will be a much 
better way to get this done if you need to.

The earlier #1082 was the worst and the metal was very tarnished. 
Probably due to the extensive use in sea side locations.

I used super glue cell/ cyano acrylate to glue down the new sockets in 
place. I did consider using a pigtail and anderson power poles... in 
future rig enhancements I would suggest Elecraft perhaps consider it?... 
might add a few cents to the price but given the issues you have when 
power is no good then I would think it is worth the extra.

I will now have both KX3 operational in C5 from 27th ...

72

Dom
M1KTA

On 17/02/2014 16:26, Dominic Baines wrote:
> The power lead/barrel connector on the second #2334 KX3 is starting to 
> intermittently drop out. Most notable if you remove the internal 
> batteries and try and operate from a supply only. It seems it is the 
> socket itself that is duff. Yes using the Elecraft power leads not 
> something homebrewed.
>
> I am thinking it might be worth removing the socket, fitting a couple 
> of power poles on a pig tail, and a grommet where the original socket 
> was.
>
> Anyone else done anything similar?
>
> A second wash with iso propyl alcohol and the KX3 I thought wind blown 
> sand had killed (#1082) seems fine now... there was a lot of dirt/dust 
> that had not previously been removed.
>
> 72
>
> Dom
> M1KTA