[Elecraft] Microphone Jack Cover

[KJ7SOY]

I think that’s a bit of a negative viewpoint. Here’s another approach:

I have a 3-D printer. I don’t need to justify the fact that I have it.  I use it daily, most often multiple times a day, both personally and professionally. It’s always here and always available, I always have filament for it, and it can produce a cap much faster than getting one shipped to me since I live rurally and there’s nowhere local to buy one. Why shouldn’t I simply print one since I already have the printer?

73
-Adrian
KJ7SOY


> On May 10, 2021, at 9:31 AM, David Christ <radioham at mchsi.com> wrote:
> 
> Why go to the trouble?  Metal and plastic caps for SO-239 are available all over for a small price.
> 
> The only reason I can see to 3D print it is because one wants to justify having the printer
> 
> David K0LUM
> 
>> On May 10, 2021, at 10:20 AM, Jim Sheldon <w0eb at cox.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Just found a really nice looking SO-239 cover design for 3D printing on Thingiverse.com.  https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4854560  It just so happens to fit the threads on the 8 pin microphone jack used on the K3, and many other radios.
>> 
>> For those like myself who operate 99 percent CW and don't even keep a microphone connected to their K2, K3, K3S, K4, etc, this is a useful item to protect both the outer threads of the jack and keep crud from entering the pin area.
>> 
>> With the proliferation of 3D printers in many ham workshops these days, if you don't have one, it should be relatively easy to find someone who has.
>> 
>> Jim Sheldon, W0EB
>> 
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