[Elecraft] KPA-1500 failed!

[Jim Miller]

Google DIN 4.3/10.

https://blog.pasternack.com/rf-components/coaxial-connectors/what-is-so-special-about-the-4-3-10-coaxial-connector/

jim ab3cv

On Sat, Feb 16, 2019 at 7:09 PM Gary K9GS <garyk9gs at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> That's about the silliest thing I've ever heard.Really, DIN connectors on
> a radio?73,Gary K9GS
> -------- Original message --------From: John Stengrevics <
> jstengrevics at comcast.net> Date: 2/16/19  2:55 PM  (GMT-06:00) To:
> jim at audiosystemsgroup.com Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:
> [Elecraft] KPA-1500 failed! Who uses PL-259s?  They suck.  I ordered my K3S
> with Ns and really should have specified DINs.  But, that is a retrofit
> project for another day.JohnWA1EAZ> On Feb 16, 2019, at 2:47 PM, Jim Brown <
> jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:> > On 2/16/2019 9:39 AM, Bob McGraw
> K4TAX wrote:>> Do not trust PL-259 connectors installed only "finger
> tight". Today many of those PL-259 connectors "look good" but are really
> poor quality connectors.> > If you live in North America, the ONLY good
> PL-259 connector is one that labeled Amphenol 83-1SP.  Most others are
> JUNK.  I'm told there are some other decent brands sold in EU.> >> ALWAYS
> snug the PL-259's with a pair of 4" channel lock pliers.> > RIGHT. And
> always be VERY careful about how you solder them, especially the shield.> >
> 73, Jim K9YC> >
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