[Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

[Dave Cole (NK7Z)]

I was wondering as I think there have been two of these now...  Thanks 
for the update!

73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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On 1/3/19 8:33 AM, David Olean wrote:
> 
> 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)
>> https://www.nk7z.net
>> Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest
>> ARRL Technical Specialist
>> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
>> ARRL OOC for Oregon
>>
>> 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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