[Elecraft] , K3 Gold Plated Plug Replacment

[Ken Wagner K3IU]

I have K3 #202 and over the years I 
replaced all of the pin connectors that 
were recommended by Elecraft. I have had 
no issues after installing the 
replacements connectors.
73, Ken K3IU
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On 4/20/2016 8:27 AM, David Robertson wrote:
> Everyone,
>
> I have an old K3 ( Serial # 934 ) and was starting to be plagued by
> interconnection problems inside of my K3 caused by the tin plated plugs.
> After contacting Elecraft I received 2 connector kits. One for the 100 watt
> power amp connections ( KPA3 ) and one for the front panel ( J30 and 35 ).
> Since I installed these gold plated pluge my interconnection problems seem
> to have gone away. I am still concerned about the remaining tin plated
> plugs in my K3 but Elecraft indicated that there has been no known issues
> with these remaining tin plated connectors.
>
> My question is has anyone who owns an old K3 experienced any other tin
> plated pin issues with internal K3 connectors other than the ones that
> Elecraft addressed?
>
> 73
>