[Elecraft] DB9 connectors

[H.R. Freeman]

Ray;

Look closely at the quarter panel. It may slide or snap off to reveal 
the mounting nuts.

Harry NK9R

On 7/25/2015 9:33 AM, Raymond METZGER wrote:
> Hi everybody,
>
> Reading the Reflector convinced me that a RS232 connection is better than a
> USB connection between the K3 and the computer.
>
> I recently changed my laptop and succeeded in finding a laptop with a RS232
> com port (HP ProBook 650 G1).
> The problem I'm now facing is that normal DB9 female connectors cannot be
> reliably inserted in the male DB9 connector of the laptop due to the
> physical characteristics of the male DB9 connector : there are no nuts on
> the laptop to attach the connector and the height of normal DB9 female
> connectors is too big.  I looked at many supplier web pages but didn't find
> a thinner DB9 connector without bolts.
>
> Has anybody made the same experience and resolved the problem ?
>
> Thank you
> De Ray, F4FNT
>
>
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