[Elecraft] KIO3B Digital I/O assembly

[Michael Blake]

I received this response today.  Thanks Keith!

Hi Mike;
We should have these sockets;
Elecraft part # E620328  CONN, JACK, RJ-45, SHIELDED

Feel free to post this, I get the Digest mode and it is awkward to reply to a single post.

PS, It is a common mistake, I have a stack of boards here that I repaired once we got the part in.
If the radio is on, sometimes it blows the KIO3B main board, an expensive mistake!
One can look into the socket, all the pins should be all the way down and all should be even.
Keith WE6R

Michael Blake
k9jri at mac.com <mailto:k9jri at icloud.com>






> On Mar 15, 2018, at 4:18 PM, Michael Blake <k9jri at mac.com> wrote:
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> I am not sure how many of you have noticed the warnings in the K3s and P3 manual to NOT plug a USB B connector into the 8P8C modular jack lableled “RS232/P3” on the rear of the K3s.  This is a VERY important warning but only if you read it prior to inserting the USB cable (twice) into the RS232/P3 jack on the KIO3B.
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> It was the very first plug I inserted after completing my kit while looking over the radio from the front.  I did it twice because it did not seem to fit correctly:). I did not realize that I had “squished” it for a couple of weeks as I had not tried to use the jack.
> 
> Since this little bugger (KIO3B Digital I/O Assy E850646) costs $98, believe it or not, I want to repair my existing board after the replacement arrives tomorrow.  If I did it once I will probably do it again.
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> My problem is that there are dozens of similar jacks and I need to find the correct manufacturer, part number and source for this particular 8P8C circuit board mounted modular jack. I have the tools and the skills but I lack the correct part.
> 
> If anyone from Elecraft could provide me with the proper replacement jack information I would be very grateful.
> 
> 
> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
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