That's right, Mike.  I have two DEC Expresses; one with a modified power 
plug and one wqith the stock plug.  The modified one looks much more solid. 
Howard, Larry, WB9SDD did the mod for me.  Incidentally, neither one works 
any more.  I think they've both been dropped.  I haven't yet taken them 
apart to see what's wrong.
73
The Other Howard, WA9RYF
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Cozzolino" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: dectalk express


> hello howard, the dec express power connector is a very weak spot on
> the unit, and after a while the solder joints break and you end up
> with a intermittent connection.  the power jack should have been
> physically mounted rather then relying on the solder joints to hold
> it.  if you want it repaired you can call joe ching at (425) 355-4209
> and talk to him.  he was repairing the dec expresses.  take care, c u mike
>
>
>
> At 09:27 AM 10/30/2012, you wrote:
>>Yes, because when I hold and wiggle the connection at the block, I can get
>>the express to start up properly.