[Elecraft] K2 - KPA100 RS232 interface repair

[Jim Brown]

On Sat,8/22/2015 5:17 PM, Richard W. Solomon wrote:
> It seems to me that using a DB-9 connector for non-RS232 uses is taking the Easy way out. There are numerous other connectors that could be used to alleviate any Misunderstanding.

I see it quite differently. The K2 was a kit, designed to be built by 
mere mortals, not machines. The DB-series connectors are widely 
available from good industrial sources and are easy to work on. There's 
also the matter of panel real estate. Yes, there are other connectors, 
but I can't think of a decent alternative that fits the above objectives.

73, Jim K9YC