[Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

[David Olean]

Hello Dave,

"Why?" is the big question. I have no idea why it fell off. There is 
nothing that sticks out to invite damage. That RJ-11 receptacle is 
hidden underneath the P3. There are six surface mount solder connections 
to the board, and there are two small metal inserts in the plastic 
housing that help attach it to the PC board as well.  I do transport the 
P3 up to the shack at some point, but I always wrap it in bubble wrap or 
a blanket.  When I disconnected the P3 from all the cables to remove 
it,  I was surprised to hear something rolling around inside. It was the 
RJ-11 jack. All six solder tabs look perfectly straight. It is as it 
just fell off! I would think that if something poked the connector from 
the outside hard enough to break it, then those small pins would all be 
bent.  My theory on what transpired  must therefore involve aliens from 
another galaxy near M-86 in Virgo.

Dave K1WHS

On 1/3/2019 12:25 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:
> We now know "what" is falling off, the next question is why is a part 
> dropping off?
>
> I must have missed that, can someone refresh my memory please?
>
> 73s and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
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> On 1/2/19 3:56 PM, Robert Brown via Elecraft wrote:
>> David:
>>
>> I experienced the same thing when I bought an otherwise good 
>> condition P3 used.  Elecraft can provide you with the replacement 
>> part no.
>>
>> I’ve never gotten around to fixing mine (otherwise works great).
>>
>> Bob Brown, N1CVX
>>
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