[Elecraft] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment

[Matt Zilmer]

I use the RJ45 all the time now [P3].  Found that you have to make sure 
it is fully seated, and that the plastic spring-tab thingie has 
completely engaged (decompressed).  I've heard that IT techs force them 
into the RJ45 socket, so it's not a problem isolated to the K3's RJ45.   
Otoh, IT techs often find it necessary to cuss at inanimate objects... 
and use a bigger hammer when necessary.

73,

matt W6NIA

On 5/1/2016 12:08 PM, Byron Peebles wrote:
> I continue to be plagued with the radio disconnect azssociated with 
> the RJ-45 interface on the K3S.
>
> Has anyone ever heard of an RJ-45 Pin Alignment tool?  I suspect there 
> is some physical issue that is not resolved by removing the boot and 
> everything else that I've tried.  Forget about it staying connected if 
> you move anything on the desk.  It just seems like some fundamental 
> issue, possible with the socket, as manufactured.
>
> My search for any kind of pin alignment or calibration tool has been 
> unsuccessful.
>
> Anyone really resolved this?  By resolved, I mean you can move things 
> without disconnecting.
>
> 73, Byron
> K3S #100-72
>
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