> The JA folks who gave us DIN connectors This made me chuckle. DIN stands for "Deutsche Industrie Norm" ... it was the DL folks who created them :-) The original 3- and 5-pin connectors have been used on audio gear since the 50s, and have *always* been a nuisance to solder :-)
The D series of connectors started as an alternative to the large round amphenol series. I first saw them on gear that was built in the 60s for the avionics/aerospace industry - in particular, on the guidance computer for the Minuteman I series of missiles. Yes, you need some special tooling to do them right. At least, today, you can get solder cup versions instead of having to crimp every pin. If you've built a K2, you have the tools and skills to make these connectors work. I don't have a problem with this choice. If you don't have the tooling to make up a pigtail to your connector family of choice, I'm sure you can find someone on this list who will. 73 de chris K6DBG _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
