[Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
When breaking out K3 Accessory Connector leads to RCA jacks, do all return connections for PTT, Key Out, ALC, +12Vin, Power On, Digiout0 and Digiout1 go to either pins 5 or 12? Bud W3LL [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
Along with the Anderson power poles, here is another bad choice for connector... the multi pin thing that is now used on computers for serial and parallel interface (in some pin number or other) was a stupid choice on computers and is even worse on a ham rig. My electronic engineer tells me these things were designed for about 25 plug and unplug prior to expected failure. Not counting the difficulty of soldering to these tiny things. What have modern technicans in the ham world... got against EASY And why think NEW is the same as BETTER ? Did u ever step on one of these things? I hope I misunderstood the connector name. Gee wizz. Oh, yes, keep my K3 order current ! Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ See what youre getting into before you go there http://newlivehotmail.com/?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_viral_preview_0507 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
I am surprised that you suggest these D connectors will only withstand 25 connections and disconnections. What do you suggest would be better? Many ham radios (including my FT-817) and other gear use the awful mini-DIN connectors with tiny pins that are about the thickness of a piece of wire. An old digital camera of mine has one of those and it has certainly lasted more than 25 connections, though it must be a miracle. The computer D plugs are solid and robust by comparison, whatever your engineer thinks. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 8/29/07, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Along with the Anderson power poles, here is another bad choice for connector... the multi pin thing that is now used on computers for serial and parallel interface (in some pin number or other) was a stupid choice on computers and is even worse on a ham rig. My electronic engineer tells me these things were designed for about 25 plug and unplug prior to expected failure. Not counting the difficulty of soldering to these tiny things. What have modern technicans in the ham world... got against EASY And why think NEW is the same as BETTER ? Did u ever step on one of these things? I hope I misunderstood the connector name. Gee wizz. Oh, yes, keep my K3 order current ! Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ See what you're getting into…before you go there http://newlivehotmail.com/?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_viral_preview_0507 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
I found this specification sheet http://www.erni.com/DB/PDF/TMC/ERNI-TMC-Connectors-e.pdf which suggests that these connectors are good for 200 mating cycles (bet that doesn't get past the spam filter!) That's more than enough for me, though I see a 500 cycle rated version is also available. Anyone who needs to make more disconnections than that should make a short flying lead with a more robust connector on the end of it. Don't forget this is a small radio so it has to have small connectors. Also why should every buyer have to pay the cost of expensive military grade connectors with a life cycle that most users will never reach? The connectors Elecraft is using are the same as used on every other radio and you don't hear constant complaints about failure from every ham. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 8/29/07, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So called D connectors have design specifications issued by various mfg of them. Most list a limited life of 10 to 30 plug/unplug cycles. That is from the designers. Of course, hams often push design specs well beyond those published... a good example is my friend's 50 foot FREE STANDING Rohn 25G tower topped with a 5 el tribander (still standing after 16 yrs with no guys-- crazy) but much more than reliability is the issue of USE-ABILITY. The K3 is a field radio and under the most remote and demanding condx, anderson Powerpole and these D thingies are the first frustrations UNLESS If u have 1. steady soldering hands 2. very good eyesight 3. extra patience 4. proper small soldering tools 5. a proper crimper 6. extra care when plugging and unplugging, and 7. a large parts store locally in ur area, THEN, you can welcome these toy (D) or non standard (APP) connectors. What is better, altho old stuff--- Cinch Jones (or even Molex) and below that, screw terminal strips and/or binding posts. If u r stuck with only bare wire and MUST make a connection, sticking a bare wire tip into a Jones socket is DO-ABLE, or even into a Molex try that with D s and even with the APPs. The JA folks who gave us DIN connectors are now roasting in Small Connector Hell, where they have to solder 30 pin DINs with the firey heat of their bare fingers and are dipped bodily into molten solder for every mistake. Oh wish. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ A new home for Mom, no cleanup required. All starts here. http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHMloc=us ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
In a recent message, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... but much more than reliability is the issue of USE-ABILITY. The K3 is a field radio and under the most remote and demanding condx, anderson Powerpole and these D thingies are the first frustrations Are you suggesting that there be a last minute change in the design of the K3, Charles, thus delaying the dispatch of the K3 to those of us who are happy with the product? 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
A stupid choice? In my meager 18 year IT Electronics career I've never seen a D-sub failure beyond mashed pins (which was due to operator error or abuse). I've seen these go through hundreds of matings with no problem. Also, you can still get these connectors at Radio Shaft, so I think it's a great choice, better than those DIN connectors that are much more of a pain to locate, solder, and assemble (especially the mini-DINs). The fact that it's a 15 pin connector makes it even more available as it's a computer SVGA port connector. You can go to Circuit City and purchase an SVGA extension cable, cut off one end and you have a prefab cable (no connector soldering). And how is the D-Sub connector new? I think these things have been around since the 70's? What connector should they use? Please don't suggest a Jones connector or those round metal Amphenol waterproof connectors. We don't need 20 amp connections and a connector that will withstand combat. An RG-45 might be a candidate, but it has half the pins and arguably isn't as robust as a D sub. (An outright bad choice would have been one of those 72 pin SCSI connectors.) 72 Goody K3NG Charles Harpole wrote: Along with the Anderson power poles, here is another bad choice for connector... the multi pin thing that is now used on computers for serial and parallel interface (in some pin number or other) was a stupid choice on computers and is even worse on a ham rig. My electronic engineer tells me these things were designed for about 25 plug and unplug prior to expected failure. Not counting the difficulty of soldering to these tiny things. What have modern technicans in the ham world... got against EASY And why think NEW is the same as BETTER ? Did u ever step on one of these things? I hope I misunderstood the connector name. Gee wizz. Oh, yes, keep my K3 order current ! Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ See what you’re getting into…before you go there http://newlivehotmail.com/?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_viral_preview_0507 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Blog: http://thek3ngreport.blogspot.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
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Somebody mentioned the reliability of military connectors. One well-known military connector (Pattern 105 series) used in millions has a 500 insertions limit. Reliability is calculated from a change of resistance beyond a given limit at a given current, ambient temperature, etc. Most applications are designed not to go near the limit, so, 'reliability' as a statistical tool is limited. WE might consider an unreliable connector in a different way. David G3UNA - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
Charles Harpole wrote: So called D connectors have design specifications issued by various mfg of them. Most list a limited life of 10 to 30 plug/unplug cycles. That is from the designers. Of course, hams often push design specs well beyond those published... 10-30 plug/unplug cycles is for those who use cheap components and/or don't expect the need for many cycles (a printer for example). If there is concern about cycling lifetime, consider using a D-Shell or HD D-Shell that complies with MIL-DTL-24308; Cycling lifetime is much higher that the 10-30. http://www.dscc.dla.mil/Downloads/MilSpec/Docs/MIL-DTL-24308/dtl24308.pdf They are available and are more robust models of the classic D-Shells. They have been around for many decades now and are a fine choice. but much more than reliability is the issue of USE-ABILITY. The K3 is a field radio and under the most remote and demanding condx, anderson Powerpole and these D thingies are the first frustrations UNLESS If u have 1. steady soldering hands 2. very good eyesight 3. extra patience 4. proper small soldering tools 5. a proper crimper 6. extra care when plugging and unplugging, and 7. a large parts store locally in ur area, Granted, but even the most modest electrical/electronics workbench has at least some of these items and once you have your cables complete and made with good components and, perhaps, include a spare set, you should be good to go. THEN, you can welcome these toy (D) or non standard (APP) connectors. Cheap D-Shell connectors are toys. Good D-Shell connectors are good enough for harsh military conditions and are certainly not toys. Anderson Power Poles have become a standard. What is better, altho old stuff--- Cinch Jones (or even Molex) and below that, screw terminal strips and/or binding posts. If u r stuck with only bare wire and MUST make a connection, sticking a bare wire tip into a Jones socket is DO-ABLE, or even into a Molex try that with D s and even with the APPs. Old has its place, but has its costs and frequently ignores valid progress. The JA folks who gave us DIN connectors are now roasting in Small Connector Hell, where they have to solder 30 pin DINs with the firey heat of their bare fingers and are dipped bodily into molten solder for every mistake. Hahahaha... I think I agree with you on this one. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
Kind of silly, I have regular normal D connectors that have worked fine after many thousands or connects and disconnects. I cant say I ever had a problem with the old stuff, it's the new stuff that lasts a month, like cell phone charger hookups. Brett N2DTS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
Brett writes: Kind of silly, I have regular normal D connectors that have worked fine after many thousands or connects and disconnects. I tend to agree... my 1972-era PDP-11 systems all have D-shell connectors for most I/O, and guess what, they still work fine. And yeah, that's slightly more then the listed 200-to-500 matings, I can guarantee that! :) Elecraft's choice of using the D-Sub15 is fine. It's solderable by most people, not too flimsy to just break when being pulled at the connector end (try that with a MiniDIN ..) and, as someone else already mentioned, you can even grab a regular PC VGA cable, get rid of the other end of the cable (that being a connector or a monitor ;-) and then use it for the KayThree... Cheers, Fred PA4YBR/KA4YBR #05331 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 This is whole argument is ridiculous! ANYBODY, who mates and de-mates a sub-D connector more than 50 times needs to sit down and take a serious look at their operating practices. A Cinch-Jones accessory connector? Come on! Why is the ridiculous Molex connector considered a standard? Not because it's any better than the APP but because it's what the manufacturers could get for pennies per connector. Charles Harpole wrote: So called D connectors have design specifications issued by various mfg of them. Most list a limited life of 10 to 30 plug/unplug cycles. That is from the designers. Of course, hams often push design specs well beyond those published... a good example is my friend's 50 foot FREE STANDING Rohn 25G tower topped with a 5 el tribander (still standing after 16 yrs with no guys-- crazy) but much more than reliability is the issue of USE-ABILITY. The K3 is a field radio and under the most remote and demanding condx, anderson Powerpole and these D thingies are the first frustrations UNLESS If u have 1. steady soldering hands 2. very good eyesight 3. extra patience 4. proper small soldering tools 5. a proper crimper 6. extra care when plugging and unplugging, and 7. a large parts store locally in ur area, THEN, you can welcome these toy (D) or non standard (APP) connectors. What is better, altho old stuff--- Cinch Jones (or even Molex) and below that, screw terminal strips and/or binding posts. If u r stuck with only bare wire and MUST make a connection, sticking a bare wire tip into a Jones socket is DO-ABLE, or even into a Molex try that with D s and even with the APPs. The JA folks who gave us DIN connectors are now roasting in Small Connector Hell, where they have to solder 30 pin DINs with the firey heat of their bare fingers and are dipped bodily into molten solder for every mistake. Oh wish. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ A new home for Mom, no cleanup required. All starts here. http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHMloc=us ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com - -- R. Kevin Stover, ACØH -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFG1Wvt11jxjloa2wsRAlCKAJ9v57C+G6Ao3wCNNANqceN9SWABpACg1NQf DELUlse9TaDZBQjIAVTNeRg= =EZc9 -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
Come on! Why is the ridiculous Molex connector considered a standard? Not because it's any better than the APP but because it's what the manufacturers could get for pennies per connector. I designed a CNC control in the middle 70's and we used Molex connectors for DC power connections to the motherboard. These connectors normally had one insertion cycle on them, at most some had 5-10 cycles. They were so bad that the systems would fail and we would discover that the nylon had blackened with heat generated at the connection. We tried switching to gold contacts, and it helped, but the final solution was to hardwire (solder) the power leads to the board. So far my experience with the APP connectors is much better. Mark AD5SS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
In a message dated 8/29/07 7:38:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You can go to Circuit City and purchase an SVGA extension cable, cut off one end and you have a prefab cable (no connector soldering). Don't even have to do that. As flat-panel displays have become inexpensive, old CRT displays show up on the trash all the time, usually with their video cables. And how is the D-Sub connector new? I think these things have been around since the 70's? My 1959 (not a typo - it's foorty-eight years old) Newark catalog lists the D-sub connectors. 73 de Jim, N2EY ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
but much more than reliability is the issue of USE-ABILITY. The K3 is a field radio and under the most remote and demanding condx, anderson Powerpole and these D thingies are the first frustrations UNLESS For those who think the D and Anderson connectors are such a big problem, why not just make up a set of short cables. On one end attach the mating connectors required for the K3. On the other end, attach the connector meeting your requirement. Paul K5ESW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
At 03:59 AM 8/29/2007, Charles Harpole wrote... So called D connectors have design specifications issued by various mfg of them. Most list a limited life of 10 to 30 plug/unplug cycles. That is from the designers. You must be looking at some cheap Chinese clone. Please cite the other manufacturers who constitute most, and the total size of your sample. Cinch originated the design, and their basic model ( http://www.cinch.com/view_sub_product_line.cinch?section_id=24sub_section_id=113section_title=D-subminiature ) is rated for 500 cycles. Long time experience with these connectors in data applications shows that to be a very conservative number. I can't think of any style connector which offers a better mix of low cost, ready availability, wide choice of sizes, and reliable operation. Exactly what connector are you thinking would have been a better choice? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
Cinch Jones made sense back when you needed pins to handle 10 or 15 amps of filament supply and manufacturing couldn't technically or economically produce some of the connectors we have today. It's an antiquated connector for things like audio and control lines. I always thought the Molex connector was one of the cheesiest connectors around and I would choose binding posts as a standard over these. It's more a mate-once and forget about it connector. I think the robustness of a Molex and an APP is about the same (doing the step on in test), however the genderless nature of APP puts it over the top. APP is now a standard, period. Have you used an APP? It's a piece of cake to insert a bare wire into one of these, either on the mating end or the cable end and on *any* connector since they have no gender. With a DB-9/15/25 it's easy to insert a small gauge wire into a female connector (which is what I believe is used on the K3), and arguably easier to get positive contact than you will on a slotted Jones female pin. The soldering argument against the D sub connector is a moot issue. As I mentioned earlier, cheap prefab cables are available at your local mall. Even Wally World probably has them. You can even snip the cables off of dead monitors in the dumpster at the office. It doesn't get much easier and is in the true scrounger spirit of Amateur Radio. Charles Harpole wrote: THEN, you can welcome these toy (D) or non standard (APP) connectors. What is better, altho old stuff--- Cinch Jones (or even Molex) and below that, screw terminal strips and/or binding posts. If u r stuck with only bare wire and MUST make a connection, sticking a bare wire tip into a Jones socket is DO-ABLE, or even into a Molex try that with D s and even with the APPs. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
The JA folks who gave us DIN connectors This made me chuckle. DIN stands for Deutsche Industrie Norm ... it was the DL folks who created them :-) The original 3- and 5-pin connectors have been used on audio gear since the 50s, and have *always* been a nuisance to solder :-) The D series of connectors started as an alternative to the large round amphenol series. I first saw them on gear that was built in the 60s for the avionics/aerospace industry - in particular, on the guidance computer for the Minuteman I series of missiles. Yes, you need some special tooling to do them right. At least, today, you can get solder cup versions instead of having to crimp every pin. If you've built a K2, you have the tools and skills to make these connectors work. I don't have a problem with this choice. If you don't have the tooling to make up a pigtail to your connector family of choice, I'm sure you can find someone on this list who will. 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
I THINK that the K3 accessory connector is a standard 15-pin high density D-sub female connector. Is this correct? The connector in the photo only has 14 pins. I'm placing an order to Mouser and I want to go ahead and get a couple of male connectors. The HD-15 D-sub male is Mouser part number 156-1815 (plus a 156-2010 hood). Phil - AD5X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Accessory Connector
I THINK that the K3 accessory connector is a standard 15-pin high density D-sub female connector. Is this correct? The connector in the photo only has 14 pins. I'm placing an order to Mouser and I want to go ahead and get a couple of male connectors. The HD-15 D-sub male is Mouser part number 156-1815 (plus a 156-2010 hood). Yes, the Accessory port is a standard DE15S jack and the rear panel drawing is slightly in error by showing only 14 pins. I ordered a supply of the mating DE15P connectors from Mouser and made up some cables for FSK, PTT and the AuxBus to the KRC2. 73, Ed - W0YK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
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I THINK that the K3 accessory connector is a standard 15-pin high density D-sub female connector. Is this correct? Yes, it is. DE-15P is the mating connector. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
