The remaining tin-plated connectors are not a problem because both the pins
and sockets are the same metal.
The problem with the replaced connectors is that the sockets were tin-plated
and the pins were gold-plated (maybe the other way around). Over time the
dissimilarity of these two metals
No more issues
K3 #1255
73
Arie PA3A
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I agree with Ken #2652
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I have K3 #202 and over the years I
replaced all of the pin connectors that
were recommended by Elecraft. I have had
no issues after installing the
replacements connectors.
73, Ken K3IU
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On 4/20/2016 8:27 AM, David Robertson wrote:
Everyone,
I have
Everyone,
I have an old K3 ( Serial # 934 ) and was starting to be plagued by
interconnection problems inside of my K3 caused by the tin plated plugs.
After contacting Elecraft I received 2 connector kits. One for the 100 watt
power amp connections ( KPA3 ) and one for the front panel ( J30 and
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