[Elecraft] tip of 3.5 mm plug remains in key jack

[Jay Rutherford]

I once used super glue to try to get the end of a broken off ignition key out. Ha ha, that lock was never the same!

Eugen, I'm glad you were able to get the broken piece out of the jack. Ham ingenuity!

73
Jay K3BH

On Sat, Jan 16, 2021, at 12:04, Eugen DL4SAS via Elecraft wrote:
> 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:
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>
> 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.
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