Re: [Elecraft] BNC Connector on KX3

[Phil Kane]

On 8/23/2017 5:56 AM, geoffrey allsup wrote:

> I noticed this issue when I first assembled my KX3.  The simple cure
> for me after tightening the BNC a couple of times early on was to use
> a right-angle BNC adapter all the time.  No more problems, and the
> coax conveniently pays off to the rear of the rig :-)

I use that trick on all the BNC fittings on the preamps, filters, and
multicouplers in my receiving signal distribution system mounted on a
vertical backboard.  Makes connection much easier.

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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Re: [Elecraft] BNC Connector on KX3

[geoffrey allsup]

I noticed this issue when I first assembled my KX3.  The simple cure for me 
after tightening the BNC a couple of times early on was to use a right-angle 
BNC adapter all the time.  No more problems, and the coax conveniently pays off 
to the rear of the rig :-)

73,
geoff - W1OH


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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution  Woods Hole, MA, USA
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> On Aug 22, 2017, at 17:36, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Aaron,
> 
> The most likely cause is that the nut on the BNC jack has worked loose. It 
> should be easy to tighten, although you will likely have to remove the 2 
> meter option (if you have it) and the KXAT3.
> See page 25 of the KX3 Assembly Manual.
> Use a wrench to tighten the nut, and while tightening the nut, put a BNC 
> connector on the outside of the jack and hold it with pliers so you can 
> torque the nut tight without damaging the BNC jack.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> 
> On 8/22/2017 9:54 AM, Aaron K5ATG wrote:
>> The BNC Connector on my KX3 has become loose, is there a way to repair it?
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Re: [Elecraft] BNC Connector on KX3

[John Svihra via Elecraft]

If you mean the whole connector is loose on the KX3, you have to get inside and 
tighten the nut holding it on to the box.  I just did this, and it was easier 
than I thought.  You have to open up the radio and look where the connector is 
attached.  I had a 2-meter board and an ATU board underneath it, blocking 
access to the nut.  I had to remove these boards, and I was then able to use an 
end wrench to tighten the nut.  This was easy involving 5 screw/nuts. Details 
given in the KX3 assembly manual.  Be sure to remove all power and batteries 
before beginning.  Be careful of electrostatic charges in handling the boards 
and handle the attached cables carefully.
If you mean the inside connector of BNC itself, there is a tubular tool that 
slides inside to tighten or loosen this.  Search for BNC conector wrench or 
spanner.
JohnNL7VE

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  On Tue, Aug 22, 2017 at 6:22 AM, Aaron K5ATG wrote:   
The BNC Connector on my KX3 has become loose, is there a way to repair it?
Thank you
Aaron K5ATG
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