Hello Dave,
"Why?" is the big question. I have no idea why it fell off. There is
nothing that sticks out to invite damage. That RJ-11 receptacle is
hidden underneath the P3. There are six surface mount solder connections
to the board, and there are two small metal inserts in the plastic
housing that help attach it to the PC board as well. I do transport the
P3 up to the shack at some point, but I always wrap it in bubble wrap or
a blanket. When I disconnected the P3 from all the cables to remove
it, I was surprised to hear something rolling around inside. It was the
RJ-11 jack. All six solder tabs look perfectly straight. It is as it
just fell off! I would think that if something poked the connector from
the outside hard enough to break it, then those small pins would all be
bent. My theory on what transpired must therefore involve aliens from
another galaxy near M-86 in Virgo.
Dave K1WHS
On 1/3/2019 12:25 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:
We now know "what" is falling off, the next question is why is a part
dropping off?
I must have missed that, can someone refresh my memory please?
73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
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On 1/2/19 3:56 PM, Robert Brown via Elecraft wrote:
David:
I experienced the same thing when I bought an otherwise good
condition P3 used. Elecraft can provide you with the replacement
part no.
I’ve never gotten around to fixing mine (otherwise works great).
Bob Brown, N1CVX
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