Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

Mark, I remember those house building times well. We started in 2001 and started building - many things by our own hands and sweat. finally in 2004 we were able to move into our own house. Radio stuff had to be put aside for that period, but now that things are settled, radio is at the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

Thanks Don Mines defiantly not glued to the board. I think I’ll call in the morning and send it in for the fix, then like I said update as needed but for sure the 2m board while its there. I need to read up, We have been building the new house and had no radio since last Dec 6. I haven’t

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

A 90 degree plug may not resolve the problem. The early KX3s did not have the power plug glued to the PC board and could break the connections between the power plug and the board. If you can wiggle the power cord and cause the KX3 to power off, then you have the problem. With a new power

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

Mikes 90 degree plug > On Dec 27, 2016, at 4:46 PM, Frank Krozel > wrote: > > Everyone having issues with the power plug…. Does your plug that sticks into > the radio have a right angle on it or is it a straight affair? > > > > Sincerely, Frank Krozel t:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

No such luck. Looks like two of the pads lifted off the board. The little tyke has to go to the mothership for repairs :( and they’re closed today so there will be another delay till tomorrow to send it in. I suppose I’ll take advantage of that to have the two meter board added and see if

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

Thanks folks, Well I got a 125’ end fed hung this morning, actually added wire to my old 53’ and my home brew EARCHI balun from the last house. The KX3 is tuning it well 40 and below, struggled on 80/160 but made 2.4 and 2.6 on each. I’ll probably mess with that more later. Now for chores

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power socket

I think you should contact customer support at Elecraft. I believe there was an issue with early radios not being epoxied to the pcb. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 26, 2016, at 7:45 PM, Mark Hogan wrote: > > I have SN 31, I recently finished our house and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket

Hi all... update for everyone. Elecraft support were great. Many thanks to Lisa for sending out the replacements PDQon mine it definitely was the case no glue on underside of either KX3... #1082 and #2334. The sockets are surface mount and there are 4 pads the note said work on three only

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket

Dave G4fre Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:26:00 + From: Dominic Baines dominic.bai...@ntlworld.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket Message-ID: 53023818.6060...@ntlworld.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed The power lead/barrel connector

[Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket

The power lead/barrel connector on the second #2334 KX3 is starting to intermittently drop out. Most notable if you remove the internal batteries and try and operate from a supply only. It seems it is the socket itself that is duff. Yes using the Elecraft power leads not something homebrewed.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket

@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket Message-ID: 53023818.6060...@ntlworld.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed The power lead/barrel connector on the second #2334 KX3 is starting to intermittently drop out. Most notable if you remove the internal batteries and try

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Power Socket

Dom, If I had to guess, I would say that you have a KX3 from before they began gluing the power jack to the board. The solder pads just were not enough to stand the lateral forces of plugging and unplugging over time, so Elecraft began to glue the power jack - I don't recall what serial