[Elecraft] Microphone Jack Cover

[Dave Cole]

Why not use a metal cap from American Radio Supply?  See:

https://www.americanradiosupply.com/microphone-connector-cap-dust-cover-most-all-ham-radio-transceivers/

fits the mic connector on the front of the rig.

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 5/10/21 9:29 AM, David Christ 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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