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Jim Harris-2

Mic Conn. Protector!

*Good afternoon, Folks.*
*
*
*If anyone knows of a supplier for a Cover that goes over the Mic Conn. on
the front of a K2 or K3, I would appreciate hearing from you. *
*
*
*I am a CW Op. only and would like to cover these Mic Conn. with some kind
of screw-on Cover to keep the Pins from collecting dust or whatever.*
*
*
*Thanks and best 73.*
*Jim........*
*WA4NTM*
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Bruce Beford-2

Re: Mic Conn. Protector!

It's the same thread as an SO-239 connector. There are caps available. See
eBay item # 150780563154 for an example.

73,
Bruce, N1RX

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*If anyone knows of a supplier for a Cover that goes over the Mic Conn. on
the front of a K2 or K3, I would appreciate hearing from you. *
*
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David Dietrich

Re: Mic Conn. Protector!

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Hi Jim,

Easiest and cheapest would be to go to Radio Shack and get a mic connector, break it to get the collar, then fashion a small circle out of sheet metal to fit the opening in the collar. You can then leave it silver in color or paint it. Also, put a tab of electrical tape on the inside to prevent shorting pins.

I did exactly this on my K2 and it worked great! Also, sheet metal can also be used to fashion covers for unused options.

73,

David
KC9EHQ
K1-4 #2051
K2/10 #7164

Jim Harris <[hidden email]> wrote:

>*Good afternoon, Folks.*
>*
>*
>*If anyone knows of a supplier for a Cover that goes over the Mic Conn. on
>the front of a K2 or K3, I would appreciate hearing from you. *
>*
>*
>*I am a CW Op. only and would like to cover these Mic Conn. with some kind
>of screw-on Cover to keep the Pins from collecting dust or whatever.*
>*
>*
>*Thanks and best 73.*
>*Jim........*
>*WA4NTM*
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Andrew Moore-3

Re: Mic Conn. Protector!

Even easier: Why not just get a screw-on UHF connector cap?

Fits perfectly, and it's the best "mike connector protector" ever - it
makes sure a mike is never attached to my K2 so it can be used only for
CW... :))))

(sorry couldn't resist. No disrespect intended towards other modes)

Seriously, the cap is a perfect fit. I can't remember where I got mine but
it was likely from a Diamond Antenna mobile mount, and I suspect you can
find them elsewhere.

If you can't, I will mai you one of my spares.

Here's a photo of it "in action"

http://maineware.net/k2

And sadly, the K2 is for sale... but it just doesn't see any use now that I
have a KX3 / K3 pair.

73,
--Andrew, NV1B
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On Sat, Nov 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM, David Dietrich <[hidden email]>wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>
> Easiest and cheapest would be to go to Radio Shack and get a mic
> connector, break it to get the collar, then fashion a small circle out of
> sheet metal to fit the opening in the collar. You can then leave it silver
> in color or paint it. Also, put a tab of electrical tape on the inside to
> prevent shorting pins.
>
> I did exactly this on my K2 and it worked great! Also, sheet metal can
> also be used to fashion covers for unused options.
>
> 73,
>
> David
> KC9EHQ
> K1-4 #2051
> K2/10 #7164
>
> Jim Harris <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> >*Good afternoon, Folks.*
> >*
> >*
> >*If anyone knows of a supplier for a Cover that goes over the Mic Conn. on
> >the front of a K2 or K3, I would appreciate hearing from you. *
>
>

pa0pje

Re: Mic Conn. Protector!

In reply to this post by Jim Harris-2

Hi Jim,

I took a ring from a standard microphone plug and soldered a 1980 bronze
1 dutch cent coin on it, that fits perfectly on the ring. The current
"eurocent", which is 15 mm in diameter would fit also.
I did that for the same reason you describe...

73,
Peter PA0PJE

Op 10-11-12 20:24, Jim Harris schreef:

> *Good afternoon, Folks.*
> *
> *
> *If anyone knows of a supplier for a Cover that goes over the Mic Conn. on
> the front of a K2 or K3, I would appreciate hearing from you. *
> *
> *
> *I am a CW Op. only and would like to cover these Mic Conn. with some kind
> of screw-on Cover to keep the Pins from collecting dust or whatever.*
> *
> *
> *Thanks and best 73.*
> *Jim........*
> *WA4NTM*
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