[Elecraft] Headphones

Sat Jan 16 15:59:36 EST 2021

The Sony phones are great. I didn't use them with ham radio though. Too large of a freq response. So they're for sale.

I've almost always used Heil products and currently have the Pro 7 which have exceeded my expectations. I use geekria multi-colored earpad covers on all.

⁣___
Sent from my two way wrist watch
73 de W3AB/GEO

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>   1. Headphones (Paul Ecker)
>   2. Re: How to download firmware into K4 (Bill Frantz)
>   3. Re: How to download firmware into K4 (Grant Youngman)
>   4. Re: Head Phones (Charlie T)
>   5. Re: Head Phones (Edward R Cole)
>   6. Re: K4HD Availability Schedule (Augie "Gus" Hansen)
>   7. Headphones (Paul Ecker)
>   8. Re: Head Phones (john at kk9a.com)
>   9. K4 Pan bandwidth or span (Morgan Bailey)
>  10. Re: How to download firmware into K4 (Tim Tucker)
>  11. Re: How to download firmware into K4 (Bob Wilson, N6TV)
>  12. tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack (Eugen Bauknecht)
>  13. Activity on the Elecraft reflector (Ed Stallman)
>  14. Re: tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack (Rich NE1EE)
>  15. Re: Activity on the Elecraft reflector (weaverwf at usermail.com)
>  16. Re: tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack (Chris Waldrup)
>  17. Re: Activity on the Elecraft reflector (Ed Stallman)
>  18. Re: Activity on the Elecraft reflector (Don Wilhelm)
>  19. Re: Activity on the Elecraft reflector (turnbull)
>  20. Re: tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack (Phil Kane)
>  21. Re: tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack (Gwen Patton)
>  22. KPA500 AND LP-BRIDGE (Phil Whitchurch)
>  23. Re: tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack (Eugen DL4SAS)
>  24. Re: tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack (Rich NE1EE)
>  25. K4 Roadtrip. Winter field day (Greg Herman)
>
>
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>Message: 1
>Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:59:35 -0500
>From: Paul Ecker <eckerpw at gmail.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] Headphones
>Message-ID:
>	<CAJDGaPO5rRkE8K0zY2kGuDu-VaTe2Z60VHTQqCcdDaJJ5qvi4A at mail.gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
>Well seems like the Sony MDR-7506 is the way to go. Thank you to all
>for
>the recommendations and explanations on why.
>
>73 & Be Safe
>Paul
>w2eck
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 2
>Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:02:38 -0500
>From: Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4
>Message-ID:
>	<r480Ps-10146i-5F769B3F38604542B25B20F9FF30F557 at Williams-MacBook-Pro.local>
>	
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>It sounds like I might be in trouble since the only Internet 
>access in my shack is via Wifi on my phone. Guess why I'm always 
>contesting as unassisted.
>
>73 Bill AE6JV
>
>On 1/13/21 at 2:37 AM, n6tv at arrl.net (Bob Wilson, N6TV) wrote:
>
>>Yes, you connect the K4 Ethernet port to your Router or Ethernet
>switch,
>>then software updates may be downloaded on demand direct from the
>Internet
>>by tapping Fn > UPDATE and following the prompts.
>---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>Bill Frantz        | If you want total security, go to prison. 
>There you're
>408-348-7900       | fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. 
>The only
>www.pwpconsult.com | thing lacking is freedom. - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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>Message: 3
>Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:20:42 -0500
>From: Grant Youngman <ghyoungman at gmail.com>
>To: Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com>
>Cc: Elecraft Refl <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4
>Message-ID: <20DFDD82-3D51-4B73-8B19-445AB247735D at gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=us-ascii
>
>Do you have a computer somewhere else?  Connected to the internet?  You
>will be able to, I think, download the firmware, put it on a USB thumb
>drive, and update the K4 from the thumb drive.
>
>Grant NQ5T
>
>> On Jan 14, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com>
>wrote:
>> 
>> It sounds like I might be in trouble since the only Internet access
>in my shack is via Wifi on my phone. Guess why I'm always contesting as
>unassisted.
>> 
>> 73 Bill AE6JV
>> 
>> On 1/13/21 at 2:37 AM, n6tv at arrl.net (Bob Wilson, N6TV) wrote:
>> 
>>> Yes, you connect the K4 Ethernet port to your Router or Ethernet
>switch,
>>> then software updates may be downloaded on demand direct from the
>Internet
>>> by tapping Fn > UPDATE and following the prompts.
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 4
>Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:18:56 -0500
>From: "Charlie T" <pincon at erols.com>
>To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Head Phones
>Message-ID: <[email protected]>
>Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
>
>I would make one further recommendation....Buy a pair of velour ear
>pads
>from Beyer Dynamics.
>They probably make them for all popular cans.
>They are much more comfortable than those thin (flaky) vinyl one the
>phones
>come with AND they last a lot longer too.
>
>73, Charlie k3ICH
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 5
>Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:39:26 -0900
>From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
>To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Head Phones
>Message-ID: <202101141639.10EGdv0u018803 at mail47c28.carrierzone.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>
>I have a very old Sony MDR-V600 which is not noise cancelling but 
>great sound and muffs very comfortable over my over-ear hearing 
>aids.  I bought the Antlion boom mic which uses a small earth magnet 
>cemented to the head phones to mount the boom mic.  I don't use the 
>mic very much in the shack, but the headphone hang on a coat hook by 
>my radio cabinet for  frequent use.  Boom mic is intended for outdoor 
>use in portable operation with my KX3.  I tested the mic on air with 
>my K3 and got good reports with it.
>
>I also got a Senheiser noise-cancelling headphone but were not as 
>comfortable as my Bose QC-2 (which I use mainly on aircraft).  I gave 
>the Senheiser to my wife.
>
>I tried the Yamaha with boom mic but they caused my hearing aids to 
>oscillate (howl) whenever I put them on (so I sold it).
>
>Get a good quality stereo headphone that are comfortable (over the 
>ear muffs for better noise isolation).
>
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>   http://www.kl7uw.com
>Dubus-NA Business mail:
>   dubususa at gmail.com 
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 6
>Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:13:20 -0700
>From: "Augie \"Gus\" Hansen" <augie.hansen at comcast.net>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4HD Availability Schedule
>Message-ID: <2bf5e415-cc29-64aa-8d33-45debd85d873 at comcast.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
>
>On 1/14/2021 4:39 AM, Rich NE1EE wrote:
>> ...
>> Note the time is listed as "Register for our K4 Webinar on January 22
>and 5:00 PST"
>> but I suspect PDT.
>
>Why? Daylight time doesn't start until the 2nd of March.
>
>Gus Hansen
>KB0YH
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 7
>Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:36:42 -0500
>From: Paul Ecker <eckerpw at gmail.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] Headphones
>Message-ID:
>	<CAJDGaPO-OEoPNWyK39cX15LTL7nmmx=9jt+wnwoPGw2LYeF0XA at mail.gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
>Thanks to Elliott WA6TLA steering me to the TriState Camera website,
>just
>ordered the MDR-7506's for  a great price. Thanks again to all for the
>great advice.
>73 Paul w2eck
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 8
>Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:48:42 -0600
>From: john at kk9a.com
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Head Phones
>Message-ID:
>	<20210114114842.Horde.OfTg9DrlVSPOHfvQg7jFvZx at www11.qth.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed; DelSp=Yes
>
>This makes me wonder how noisy people's shacks are?
>
>John KK9A
>
>
>
>Edward R Cole kl7uw wrote:
>
>Get a good quality stereo headphone that are comfortable (over the
>ear muffs for better noise isolation).
>
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 9
>Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:18:19 -0600
>From: Morgan Bailey <mbaileycrna at gmail.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] K4 Pan bandwidth or span
>Message-ID:
>	<CABkb7bicyZzvmRV3T0DgUxFCyQTCD9EDq7m3mcHitVvqX7aNyQ at mail.gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
>Maybe I missed it, but what are the choices for the Span on the Pan
>Display? Additionally, can the spans be set to different values for VFO
>A
>and B? Specifically, other than the mini pan screen what are the
>minimum
>and maximum values for Full screen view for one VFO and for Half screen
>showing the second VFO. I am not seeing it in the manuals. Or, Maybe I
>just
>missed it.
>
>73,
>Morgan Bailey NJ8M
>
>BS + MS + $2.98 = COFFEE
>Real Life Experience = Priceless, says the man who set his back yard on
>fire with a bread board tuner loading a 160 meter inverted L with 1000
>watts. LOL
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 10
>Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:23:04 -0800
>From: Tim Tucker <ae6lx at worldwidedx.com>
>To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4
>Message-ID:
>	<CALuSmOdhgXGNviKZDnX1DXdaZF_X71up9+PzwVxgaMJ+=igJdw at mail.gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
>I plan to buy one of these to interface the K4 ethernet to my home
>Wifi:
>
>https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Ethernet-2-WiFi-Universal-Wireless-GWU637/dp/B018YPWORE
>
>
>
>On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 7:02 AM Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com>
>wrote:
>
>> It sounds like I might be in trouble since the only Internet
>> access in my shack is via Wifi on my phone. Guess why I'm always
>> contesting as unassisted.
>>
>> 73 Bill AE6JV
>>
>> On 1/13/21 at 2:37 AM, n6tv at arrl.net (Bob Wilson, N6TV) wrote:
>>
>> >Yes, you connect the K4 Ethernet port to your Router or Ethernet
>switch,
>> >then software updates may be downloaded on demand direct from the
>Internet
>> >by tapping Fn > UPDATE and following the prompts.
>>
>---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Bill Frantz        | If you want total security, go to prison.
>> There you're
>> 408-348-7900       | fed, clothed, given medical care and so on.
>> The only
>> www.pwpconsult.com | thing lacking is freedom. - Dwight D. Eisenhower
>>
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>
>Message: 11
>Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:48:28 -0800
>From: "Bob Wilson, N6TV" <n6tv at arrl.net>
>To: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4
>Message-ID:
>	<CAOmNKGK4XJadHaqSzbJoC-_QS=sPZvk6zyrNO9K1_Vf5BdsZ0w at mail.gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
>On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 4:24 PM Tim Tucker <ae6lx at worldwidedx.com>
>wrote:
>
>> I plan to buy one of these to interface the K4 ethernet to my home
>Wifi:
>>
>>
>>
>https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Ethernet-2-WiFi-Universal-Wireless-GWU637/dp/B018YPWORE
>
>
>That will probably work fine once programmed to connect to your WiFi
>Router.
>
>If there's a PC in the shack with an unused Ethernet port, one that
>connects to the Internet via WiFi, Windows Internet Connection sharing
>could also work, with an Ethernet cable between PC and K4.
>
>Per WA6HHQ, Elecraft is also working to provide a way to update the
>firmware via flash drive, where a PC (or MAC?) could be used to
>download
>firmware from a web site.  Obviously updating via direct Internet
>connection will be the most convenient.
>
>73,
>Bob, N6TV
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 12
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:25:38 +0100
>From: Eugen Bauknecht <eubage at icloud.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack
>Message-ID: <5CE9ABD8-066B-4B66-9C48-620DA4AC5779 at icloud.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain;	charset=us-ascii
>
>Hello,
>
>after removing the cable of an external key the tip of the stereo 3.5
>mm plug remains in the KX2 key jack.
>
>Any idea how to remove the tip without destroying or replacing the key
>jack?
>
>Any help is appreciated.
>
>73 de Eugen DL4SAS
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 13
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:41:00 -0600
>From: Ed Stallman <ed.n5dg at gmail.com>
>To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] Activity on the Elecraft reflector
>Message-ID: <d378d130-e9bb-724a-57ca-702a39f77d53 at gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
>I signed up to the Elecraft mail reflector yesterday , I've not used
>the 
>reflector for the past 3.5 years . My question , is this the place to 
>ask question about the KPA-1500 and other Elecraft products ? Is their
>a 
>specific place for questions on the KPA-1500? Maybe an IO Group ?
>
>Tnx Ed N5DG
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 14
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:52:47 -0500
>From: Rich NE1EE <TheDustyKey at imaginarian.org>
>To: Eugen Bauknecht <eubage at icloud.com>,elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack
>Message-ID: <mailman.28374.1610826513.3115.elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
>On 2021-01-15 18:25:+0100, Eugen Bauknecht via Elecraft wrote:
>>Hello,
>>after removing the cable of an external key the tip of the stereo 3.5
>mm plug remains in the KX2 key jack.
>>Any idea how to remove the tip without destroying or replacing the key
>jack?
>>Any help is appreciated.
>>73 de Eugen DL4SAS
>
>I had this happen with one of my "quality" adapters that I used in my
>Kenwood TS-830S. I think the reason in my case was 1) the quality
>adapter (Sony) was designed for newer jacks, and 2) the older Kenwood
>jack is very "strong". That is, the spring tension of the clips that
>hold the 1/4" plug exert a lot of pressure. I assume that is because in
>days of old (I picked this up decades ago, and still have an original
>headset from those days) the plug was also pretty sturdy. Think old
>style switchboards, and cycles.
>
>I ended up using a variety of tools, and going in from the rear. The
>broken tip was rotated, so it would not simply pop out. I needed to use
>a fine round steel pick to line it up correctly, then use another fine
>tool to press the tip out from the rear. I went to all this trouble
>because to get at the jack on the 830 means dismantling much of the
>radio. I originally thought, that's too much work, I should be able to
>do this easily. Not so. Much patience, finding the right tools,
>dexterity. Not familiar with the KX2, but assume that it would be
>easier because the KX2 is much newer tech. Heck, might not even be
>worth the effort, if the jack is reasonably accessible...just replace
>it? Or is it board-mounted? Even so, prob easier to get at than my 830.
>OTOH, the 830 jack is "open", so I could get at the internals. Some
>newer jacks are encased. In that case (sic), I think that a replacement
>is in order.
>
>~R~
>72/73 de Rich NE1EE
>The Dusty Key
>On the banks of the Piscataqua
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 15
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:12:36 -0500
>From: "weaverwf at usermail.com" <weaverwf at usermail.com>
>Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Activity on the Elecraft reflector
>Message-ID: <5E48DFB8-DFB4-4EAF-8819-D89CD201BD9E at usermail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>I have no authority but I?d say you are fine here. Ask away.
>
>73,
>Bill WE5P
>
>Comfortably Numb
>
>> On Jan 15, 2021, at 12:42, Ed Stallman <ed.n5dg at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I signed up to the Elecraft mail reflector yesterday , I've not used
>the reflector for the past 3.5 years . My question , is this the place
>to ask question about the KPA-1500 and other Elecraft products ? Is
>their a specific place for questions on the KPA-1500? Maybe an IO Group
>?
>> 
>> Tnx Ed N5DG
>> 
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>Message: 16
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:13:38 -0600
>From: Chris Waldrup <kd4pbj at gmail.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack
>Message-ID: <ADCDA4C7-526A-4706-807A-78530C0A0D48 at gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>I had this happen with a neighbors daughters laptop. I was able to get
>a small diameter drill bit like is used for drilling pcb holes and
>using a pin vise put a few twists of the bit into the broken part of
>the connector. Then I gently pulled it out. 
>
>Chris
>KD4PBJ
>
>> On Jan 15, 2021, at 11:54 AM, Rich NE1EE
><TheDustyKey at imaginarian.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?On 2021-01-15 18:25:+0100, Eugen Bauknecht via Elecraft wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>> after removing the cable of an external key the tip of the stereo
>3.5 mm plug remains in the KX2 key jack.
>>> Any idea how to remove the tip without destroying or replacing the
>key jack?
>>> Any help is appreciated.
>>> 73 de Eugen DL4SAS
>> 
>> I had this happen with one of my "quality" adapters that I used in my
>Kenwood TS-830S. I think the reason in my case was 1) the quality
>adapter (Sony) was designed for newer jacks, and 2) the older Kenwood
>jack is very "strong". That is, the spring tension of the clips that
>hold the 1/4" plug exert a lot of pressure. I assume that is because in
>days of old (I picked this up decades ago, and still have an original
>headset from those days) the plug was also pretty sturdy. Think old
>style switchboards, and cycles.
>> 
>> I ended up using a variety of tools, and going in from the rear. The
>broken tip was rotated, so it would not simply pop out. I needed to use
>a fine round steel pick to line it up correctly, then use another fine
>tool to press the tip out from the rear. I went to all this trouble
>because to get at the jack on the 830 means dismantling much of the
>radio. I originally thought, that's too much work, I should be able to
>do this easily. Not so. Much patience, finding the right tools,
>dexterity. Not familiar with the KX2, but assume that it would be
>easier because the KX2 is much newer tech. Heck, might not even be
>worth the effort, if the jack is reasonably accessible...just replace
>it? Or is it board-mounted? Even so, prob easier to get at than my 830.
>OTOH, the 830 jack is "open", so I could get at the internals. Some
>newer jacks are encased. In that case (sic), I think that a replacement
>is in order.
>> 
>> ~R~
>> 72/73 de Rich NE1EE
>> The Dusty Key
>> On the banks of the Piscataqua
>> 
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>Message: 17
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:44:43 -0600
>From: Ed Stallman <ed.n5dg at gmail.com>
>To: "weaverwf at usermail.com" <weaverwf at usermail.com>
>Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Activity on the Elecraft reflector
>Message-ID: <eb550461-d0e3-52df-24d2-894a4d950e1a at gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
>Tnx Everyone , looks like I'm in the right place . The KPA-1500 is new 
>in the shack , while I have no questions at this time I'm sure I will
>in 
>the near future .
>
>Tnx Ed N5DG
>
>On 1/15/2021 12:12 PM, weaverwf at usermail.com wrote:
>> I have no authority but I?d say you are fine here. Ask away.
>>
>> 73,
>> Bill WE5P
>>
>> Comfortably Numb
>>
>>> On Jan 15, 2021, at 12:42, Ed Stallman <ed.n5dg at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?I signed up to the Elecraft mail reflector yesterday , I've not
>used the reflector for the past 3.5 years . My question , is this the
>place to ask question about the KPA-1500 and other Elecraft products ?
>Is their a specific place for questions on the KPA-1500? Maybe an IO
>Group ?
>>>
>>> Tnx Ed N5DG
>>>
>>> ______________________________________________________________
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>Message: 18
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:01:06 -0500
>From: Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com>
>To: Ed Stallman <ed.n5dg at gmail.com>
>Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Activity on the Elecraft reflector
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>Ed,
>
>Yes, you are in the right place.  This reflector is the place for 
>anything Elecraft.
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 1/15/2021 1:44 PM, Ed Stallman wrote:
>> Tnx Everyone , looks like I'm in the right place . The KPA-1500 is
>new 
>> in the shack , while I have no questions at this time I'm sure I will
>in 
>> the near future .
>> 
>> Tnx Ed N5DG
>> 
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>Message: 19
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:33:14 +0000
>From: turnbull <turnbull at net1.ie>
>To: donwilh at embarqmail.com, Ed Stallman <ed.n5dg at gmail.com>
>Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Activity on the Elecraft reflector
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>Dear OMs and YLs,? ? ?Thankfully it is inclusive.? ?It gives users of
>one product to consider another.? ?It allows those who use more than
>one Elecraft product a meeting place and most significantly the support
>and design engineers interact with us.? ?We are fortunate to have this
>site.? ?You are with friend Ed.73 Doug EI2CNSent from my Galaxy
>-------- Original message --------From: Don Wilhelm
><donwilh at embarqmail.com> Date: 15/01/2021  19:02  (GMT+00:00) To: Ed
>Stallman <ed.n5dg at gmail.com> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:
>[Elecraft] Activity on the Elecraft reflector Ed,Yes, you are in the
>right place.? This reflector is the place for anything Elecraft.73,Don
>W3FPROn 1/15/2021 1:44 PM, Ed Stallman wrote:> Tnx Everyone , looks
>like I'm in the right place . The KPA-1500 is new > in the shack ,
>while I have no questions at this time I'm sure I will in > the near
>future .> > Tnx Ed N5DG>
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>Message: 20
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:26:06 -0800
>From: Phil Kane <k2asp at kanafi.org>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack
>Message-ID: <c463f709-1956-1fd0-14c3-16a9c2b71428 at kanafi.org>
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>On 1/15/2021 9:25 AM, Eugen Bauknecht via Elecraft wrote:
>
>> Any idea how to remove the tip without destroying or replacing the
>key jack?
>
>I don't mean to belittle the problem, but it's the same as when the 
>flexible part of my hearing aid (earbud) broke off in my ear canal -
>use 
>the proper tools and work *very* gently.
>
>If the diameter was larger I would recommend a tool set used for screw 
>extraction but I don't think that you could find one for that size that
>
>outside of a dental office.  The suggestion of using a small drill bit 
>and pin vise sounds like a reasonable thing to try.
>
>73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
>Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
>
> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
>Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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>Message: 21
>Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:09:16 -0500
>From: Gwen Patton <ardrhi at gmail.com>
>To: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack
>Message-ID:
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>I had to do this, too, on my KX3. I had to open it up and use a
>lockpick to
>push the broken tip out from the back of the jack. I'm just glad it
>wasn't
>the type with a plastic box around the action, or it would have been a
>lot
>harder.
>
>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>73,
>Gwen, NG3P
>
>
>On Fri, Jan 15, 2021 at 1:15 PM Chris Waldrup <kd4pbj at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I had this happen with a neighbors daughters laptop. I was able to
>get a
>> small diameter drill bit like is used for drilling pcb holes and
>using a
>> pin vise put a few twists of the bit into the broken part of the
>connector.
>> Then I gently pulled it out.
>>
>> Chris
>> KD4PBJ
>>
>> > On Jan 15, 2021, at 11:54 AM, Rich NE1EE
><TheDustyKey at imaginarian.org>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > ?On 2021-01-15 18:25:+0100, Eugen Bauknecht via Elecraft wrote:
>> >> Hello,
>> >> after removing the cable of an external key the tip of the stereo
>3.5
>> mm plug remains in the KX2 key jack.
>> >> Any idea how to remove the tip without destroying or replacing the
>key
>> jack?
>> >> Any help is appreciated.
>> >> 73 de Eugen DL4SAS
>> >
>> > I had this happen with one of my "quality" adapters that I used in
>my
>> Kenwood TS-830S. I think the reason in my case was 1) the quality
>adapter
>> (Sony) was designed for newer jacks, and 2) the older Kenwood jack is
>very
>> "strong". That is, the spring tension of the clips that hold the 1/4"
>plug
>> exert a lot of pressure. I assume that is because in days of old (I
>picked
>> this up decades ago, and still have an original headset from those
>days)
>> the plug was also pretty sturdy. Think old style switchboards, and
>cycles.
>> >
>> > I ended up using a variety of tools, and going in from the rear.
>The
>> broken tip was rotated, so it would not simply pop out. I needed to
>use a
>> fine round steel pick to line it up correctly, then use another fine
>tool
>> to press the tip out from the rear. I went to all this trouble
>because to
>> get at the jack on the 830 means dismantling much of the radio. I
>> originally thought, that's too much work, I should be able to do this
>> easily. Not so. Much patience, finding the right tools, dexterity.
>Not
>> familiar with the KX2, but assume that it would be easier because the
>KX2
>> is much newer tech. Heck, might not even be worth the effort, if the
>jack
>> is reasonably accessible...just replace it? Or is it board-mounted?
>Even
>> so, prob easier to get at than my 830. OTOH, the 830 jack is "open",
>so I
>> could get at the internals. Some newer jacks are encased. In that
>case
>> (sic), I think that a replacement is in order.
>> >
>> > ~R~
>> > 72/73 de Rich NE1EE
>> > The Dusty Key
>> > On the banks of the Piscataqua
>> >
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>Message: 22
>Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:46:08 +0000
>From: Phil Whitchurch <phil at g3swh.org.uk>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 AND LP-BRIDGE
>Message-ID: <e483ac41-5217-b03c-a2a7-8fc8deb00977 at g3swh.org.uk>
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>Hi there
>
>Has anyone tried and /or had any success with controlling band changes 
>etc on a KPA500 from N8LP's LP Bridge 2 utility please? I'll appreciate
>
>some help in setting it up if possible.
>
>73 and TIA
>
>-- 
>Phil Whitchurch
>G3SWH and AD5YS
>
>www.g3swh.org.uk
>
>Work is the curse of the drinking classes.
>
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>Message: 23
>Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:04:21 +0100
>From: Eugen DL4SAS <eubage at icloud.com>
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack
>Message-ID: <5C3D01BD-4FF0-45B5-9A4C-17BD9C91E418 at icloud.com>
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>
>Hello,
>
>thank you very much for your advises and responses.
>They are really helpful.
>Here is what I have learned.
>
>Several options how to remove the tip of the plug from the jack:
>
>A.  use a ball pen refill with a proper inner diameter, i.e from a BIC
>pen, which pulls over the tip firmly and then out the tip
>B.  put a small piece of super glue on the tip of a straightened paper
>clip, insert it, wait sufficient time for perfect binding, then pull
>out the tip. Glue gel should work better than glue fluid. Avoid putting
>the glue at the inside of the jack. You may use a straw around the clip
>for shielding.
>C. use a drill with appr. 1mm or 0.04 inch diameter, drill by hand into
>the tip and pull it out.
>D. use a screw with a small diameter und carefully screw it in the tip
>and pull it out.
>E. open the rig and use a lock pick or similar tool to push the broken
>tip out from the back of the jack. It only works if the jack is open
>from the behind.
>F. bring the rig to an Elecraft authorized repair service/repair center
>..tbc
>
>Finally, option C worked for me.
>
>Enjoy the weekend.
>73,
>Eugen, DL4SAS
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>Message: 24
>Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:34:00 -0500
>From: Rich NE1EE <TheDustyKey at imaginarian.org>
>To: Eugen DL4SAS <eubage at icloud.com>,elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack
>Message-ID: <mailman.28375.1610826513.3115.elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
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>On 2021-01-16 18:04:+0100, Eugen DL4SAS via Elecraft wrote:
>>Hello,
>>Here is what I have learned.
>>
>>Finally, option C worked for me.
>
>Thanks for reposting all the ideas in one place. Much easier to find in
>the future, and easier to keep mental track of.
>
>~R~
>72/73 de Rich NE1EE
>The Dusty Key
>On the banks of the Piscataqua
>
>
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>Message: 25
>Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:47:16 -0500
>From: Greg Herman <kc9nro at gmail.com>
>To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [Elecraft] K4 Roadtrip. Winter field day
>Message-ID:
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>Winter field day is just around the corner and just curious if anyone
>is
>going to deploy a K4 on field day.
>
>Unless we have a lot of major snow I am hoping to talk the wife into
>going
>camping that weekend and set up field day in our little Aliner camper.
>KX3-PX3-KXPA100, 50 AH Battleborn battery
>
>I am planning on something slightly different
>?CQ FIELD DAY- Parks on the Air? ?CQ FIELD DAY- Parks on the Air?
>This is KC9NRO standing by
>
>I know the good folks at  Elecraft have been working hard, especially
>dealing with the lockdown mania, might be a good excuse for a road trip
>to
>a neighboring state with a K4
>
>Or perhaps hide somewhere in 29 Palms LOL
>
>73 my friends
>Greg- KC9NRO
>
>29 Palms- The worlds largest ashtray and my butt was stuck there!!!
>
>
>-- 
>Have a Great day!
>Greg
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