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Ed Finn

k2 headphone jack

All,

Is there a high quality replacement for this jack? I already replaced it 2x,
and now #3 has failed. This is getting old!

Tnx,

Ed wa3drc

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David Pratt

Re: k2 headphone jack

In a recent message, Ed Finn <[hidden email]> wrote ...
>
>Is there a high quality replacement for this jack? I already replaced it 2x,
>and now #3 has failed. This is getting old!

I would also be interested in a high quality replacement for the
external speaker jack at the back of the K2. I find that this jack is
problematic.

73
--
David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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drewko

Re: k2 headphone jack

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That jack gets a lot of wear for those of us who constantly switch
between headphones and speaker. I don't know if there's a better one
available but when I replaced mine I also wired a speaker/headphone
switch into the circuit. I mounted the switch on the back panel in the
unused XVTR OUT port rather than drill a new hole.

So now I can leave the headphones plugged in all the time and just use
the switch to go between speaker and headphones. It is also a lot more
convenient than plugging and unplugging all the time-- just reach back
and toggle the switch.

73,
Drew
AF2Z

On Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:40:04 -0400, Ed wa3drc wrote:

>All,
>
>
>
>Is there a high quality replacement for this jack? I already replaced it 2x,
>and now #3 has failed. This is getting old!
>
>
>
>Tnx,
>
>Ed wa3drc
>

Dickinson, Joe

Re: k2 headphone jack

One of the things I plan on doing is getting a simple 4 output headphone amp from ART ($65).
Plug one or 2 pairs of headphones in, and output another to my computer, and another to a real amplifier/speaker setup.

That way I never have to unplug the set to have an output to my computer for Data or voice.

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From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of drewko
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 8:42 AM
To: Ed Finn
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k2 headphone jack

That jack gets a lot of wear for those of us who constantly switch
between headphones and speaker. I don't know if there's a better one
available but when I replaced mine I also wired a speaker/headphone
switch into the circuit. I mounted the switch on the back panel in the
unused XVTR OUT port rather than drill a new hole.

So now I can leave the headphones plugged in all the time and just use
the switch to go between speaker and headphones. It is also a lot more
convenient than plugging and unplugging all the time-- just reach back
and toggle the switch.

73,
Drew
AF2Z

On Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:40:04 -0400, Ed wa3drc wrote:

>All,
>
>
>
>Is there a high quality replacement for this jack? I already replaced it 2x,
>and now #3 has failed. This is getting old!
>
>
>
>Tnx,
>
>Ed wa3drc
>

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Jim Brown-10

Re: k2 headphone jack

On Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:56:25 -0600, Dickinson, Joe wrote:

>One of the things I plan on doing is getting a simple 4 output headphone
>amp from ART ($65).

Before you do, I suggest that you carefully check to see if it conforms to
AES48 (the "pin 1 problem" Standard. Most stuff like that does not, and any
box with a pin 1 problem is likely to suffer from hum, buzz, and RFI. Look at
the input and output jacks carefully -- if they are screwed down to the
chassis, they don't have a pin 1 problem. If they poke through the chassis on
holes that are larger than the jacks or are insulated from the chassis, they
DO have a pin 1 problem.

The most dependable mfr in that regard is Rane, and they have a very nice
headphone amp.

73,

Jim Brown K9YC

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Nidge_(G0NIG)

International Shipping Charges !!??!!

I'm wanting to order two items from the Elecraft page, namely a replacement
MCU
and a packet of 20 panel screws, not really very large items. However when
I went to the
checkout to select delivery method the charges struck me as rather
exploitative. They
ranged from $35 for the screws and nearly $100 for the MCU. Am I doing
something
wrong or is this the norm ??

Regards

Nidge (G0NIG)

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Mark Bayern

Re: International Shipping Charges !!??!!

OUCH! Something is wrong -- hopefully it is not your location. :)

If I were you, I would email [hidden email] and ask them. While
you might be better off looking for local source for the screws,
you're stuck getting the MCU from Elecraft, and they are in the US.

Mark AD5SS

On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Nidge (Nigel Smith)
<[hidden email]> wrote:

> I'm wanting to order two items from the Elecraft page, namely a replacement
> MCU
> and a packet of 20 panel screws, not really very large items. However when
> I went to the
> checkout to select delivery method the charges struck me as rather
> exploitative. They
> ranged from $35 for the screws and nearly $100 for the MCU. Am I doing
> something
> wrong or is this the norm ??
>
> Regards
>
> Nidge (G0NIG)
>
> IO93dv
>
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W8JI

Re: k2 headphone jack

In reply to this post by Dickinson, Joe

<<One of the things I plan on doing is getting a simple 4
output headphone amp from ART ($65).
Plug one or 2 pairs of headphones in, and output another to
my computer, and another to a real amplifier/speaker setup.

That way I never have to unplug the set to have an output to
my computer for Data or voice.>>

I use the line output for my computer, including sound
recording. That way radio audio level settings never affect
digital mode decoding.

I use the rear panel speaker out for my headphones or
speaker, and have a desk mounted switch that lets me use
multiple headphones on any audio channel. Any desk anywhere
can hear any radio any time no matter what or who is using
the radio. In the contest barn 5 people can listen to the
same channel, or all on different channels. Since the K3
speaker audio out is low impedance, and I bridge in with at
least 160 ohms of load impedance, audio level does not
change no matter how many phones bridge in.

To get speaker output I have a fader control and a mono amp,
a cheap MFJ616. The fader moves the 616 to either left or
right line, since I do not have stereo speakers.

ALL of the line taps, and the lead to the computer, are
isolated by transformers to prevent ground loops (aka Pin 1
problem) .

If there is general interest I could put up a schematic, but
it's a simple clean system that has great flexibility and
never requires moving plugs. You can see the audio boxes at:

http://www.w8ji.com/my_shack.htm for the house station.

http://www.w8ji.com/contest_station_w8ji.htm for the contest
station

Since buss impedance is high normal CAT-5 cable makes a
great audio buss. Each station, except the one feeding the
buss, is isolated by transformers.

73 Tom

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Johnny Siu

Re： International Shipping Charges !!??!!

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Hello Nigel,

Just email to Lisa at [hidden email] and explain to her your situation. The shipping of minor items is excessive and I spot the mistakes in shipping weight a couple of times.

However, the sales team is helpful and will correct the mistakes right the way. Just send them your email.

73

Johnny VR2XMC

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主題： [Elecraft] International Shipping Charges !!??!!

I'm wanting to order two items from the Elecraft page, namely a replacement
MCU
and a packet of 20 panel screws, not really very large items. However when
I went to the
checkout to select delivery method the charges struck me as rather
exploitative. They
ranged from $35 for the screws and nearly $100 for the MCU. Am I doing
something
wrong or is this the norm ??

Regards

Nidge (G0NIG)

IO93dv

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Re: Re： International Shipping Charges !!??!! [END of Thread]

Administrator

due to the large variation of international shipping costs per country
and method chosen, we always correct international shipping to the most
reasonable method and cost and confirm it with the customer before shipping.

73, Eric WA6HHQ
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On 4/26/2010 4:18 PM, Johnny Siu wrote:

> Hello Nigel,
>
> Just email to Lisa at [hidden email] and explain to her your situation. The shipping of minor items is excessive and I spot the mistakes in shipping weight a couple of times.
>
> However, the sales team is helpful and will correct the mistakes right the way. Just send them your email.
>
> 73
>
> Johnny VR2XMC
>
>
>