[Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)

[drewko]

Well, you might have mentioned those little details to begin with, right?

 From the original photo, which perhaps was over-sharpened, all of the 
metal parts look like they are in some state of corrosion.

73,
Drew
AF2Z



On 08/02/15 09:56, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
> I know you guys who responded are trying to be helpful but please....
>
> Look at another photo in the series:
>
> https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lightbox/692485818#zax/2119748590
>
>
> If all of these dire environmental things are going on in my shack, how
> come the connectors at the other end of the cable are free of corrosion?
>
> This was defective hardware, pure and simple, which Elecraft replaced.
>
>
>
> On 8/2/2015 5:59 AM, drewko wrote:
>> It's possible you may have environmental issues going on (google
>> 'chinese drywall'). Check wiring of light switches & outlets, and
>> copper tubing in plumbing and a/c units for corrosion.
>>
>> 73,
>> Drew
>> AF2Z
>>
>>
>>
>> On 08/02/15 01:06, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
>>> If you want to see intermittent connections...
>>>
>>> https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lightbox/692485818#zax/2040317344
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Note: The connection is purposefully disconnected to show the corrosion
>>> inside the socket.
>>>
>>> And no, I don't live on a tropical island.  The average RH here the
>>> desert of Tucson is less than 20%.
>>>
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