Hello Don,
Thanks for the prompt reply. How strange; and no mention of it anywhere in
the manual.
I totally understand your explanation.
I am looking at the list of cables that are supplied with the cable kits for
mating up the RemoteRigs and the K3 and K3/0 and do not see a cable supplied
for this application.
Do you know if this is left up to the purchaser to construct/provide his own
DC power cable?
Even more reason for something to be put in the manual if that is the case.
Strange.
Thanks.
Milt, N5IA
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Wilhelm
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:40 PM
To: Milt -- N5IA
Cc: elecraft list
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 DC power
Milt,
The K3/0 power input is the normal K3 12v power output jack.
Because this is an RCA jack, you might want to consider making an
adapter cable that has a different jack (APP or other jack).
If you leave the RCA plug connected to the K3/0 at all times, there is
no problem, but I do not like the prospect of having an RCA plug on my
workbench with its exposed +12V pin.
As I said, if that plug is always inserted into the K2/0, everything is
safe, but if you are in the habit of disconnecting the power plug to the
K3/0, make an adapter and leave the adapter connected to the K3/0 - all
that is my personal safety consideration. Several QRP kits also use an
RCA plug for 12v power input, so the K3/0 implementation is not that
unusual. Leave the RCA plug connected and disconnect the power supply
end for safety.
.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/13/2013 6:26 PM, Milt -- N5IA wrote:
All,
I was looking at the pictorial diagram of the connections for the K3/0 to
a RemoteRig control unit in the K3/0 on line Owner's manual.
In the pictorial diagram on page Ten I note there is no DC power IN
connector on the K3/0; only a DC out connector a la K3.
And nowhere in the set up instructions do I see anything mentioning how to
power the unit.
Can someone illuminate this ol' boy's mind with information how they are
powering the K3/0?
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