Re: KX1 Keying problem

Posted by Don Wilhelm-4 on Feb 27, 2010; 3:02am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX1-Keying-problem-tp4634996p4643296.html

Sean,

Good sleuthing.  That is one reason I order only good name brand plugs
and jacks (Switchcraft is usually good).
I have bought junk from Radio shack that has given nothing but headaches
- other distributors that offer bargain prices have similar problems.

73,
Don W3FPR

Sean Cavanaugh wrote:

> Hi Don,
>
> Thanks for the tips. It turned out to be a bad 1/8 in plug. The
> insulation between tip and first ring is too small, so it doesn't fit
> correctly. I probably tugged just a wee bit on the cord while testing
> (apparently repeatedly... go figure).  If I don't insert the plug in
> all the way it works fine. If I use the KXPD1, it works fine.
>
> I'll just change the plug and hit the air with my KX1 and my straight
> key. Thanks and 73,
>
>

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