Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant
Appreciated... I've been off the reflector for a bit and just haven't been paying very close attention... Glad to hear there are no unforseen issues with that... On Mon, 2009-06-15 at 04:31 +0100, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: lots of people have done that. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Power is no substitute for Skill. On 15 Jun 2009, at 01:06, Brett Howard wrote: I think for most normal operations I want to use the KAT3 port for the Aux antenna jack for my KRX3 but I'd like to have the option of using the AUX RF port without too much hassle. Does anyone see any reason why one would have any problems mounting the BNC jack and routing it and the other TMP cable (connected to the KAT3) together then just tape off the one that I'm not using and let it float in there. I could even throw a connector with a short on the AUX RF connector when its not in use to make sure and completely ground out the floating cable (not sure that would really be needed but couldn't hurt right?) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant
Well I just placed the order for the SubRX today so I should be getting that cable in the box. Here's hoping that all goes well with the install as I won't have much time to get replacement parts from Elecraft before FD if there are any issues. On Mon, 2009-06-15 at 08:52 -0700, Bill W4ZV wrote: Brett Howard wrote: I think for most normal operations I want to use the KAT3 port for the Aux antenna jack for my KRX3 but I'd like to have the option of using the AUX RF port without too much hassle. Does anyone see any reason why one would have any problems mounting the BNC jack and routing it and the other TMP cable (connected to the KAT3) together then just tape off the one that I'm not using and let it float in there. I could even throw a connector with a short on the AUX RF connector when its not in use to make sure and completely ground out the floating cable (not sure that would really be needed but couldn't hurt right?) This is actually a good idea for anyone considering later adding the KRX3 when first building your initial K3. It's much easier to install and route the AUX RF connector and cable initially, even if you don't install the KRX3. I believe the only caution is to secure the TMP connector so that the shield cannot touch any active components. I taped my TMP cable to the outer sheet metal enclosure for the KPA3. I don't recall the part number for the AUX RF TMP cable assembly normally supplied with the KRX3 but Elecraft will know what you mean if you place an order for one with your initial K3 order. 73, Bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant
Brett Howard wrote: I think for most normal operations I want to use the KAT3 port for the Aux antenna jack for my KRX3 but I'd like to have the option of using the AUX RF port without too much hassle. Does anyone see any reason why one would have any problems mounting the BNC jack and routing it and the other TMP cable (connected to the KAT3) together then just tape off the one that I'm not using and let it float in there. I could even throw a connector with a short on the AUX RF connector when its not in use to make sure and completely ground out the floating cable (not sure that would really be needed but couldn't hurt right?) This is actually a good idea for anyone considering later adding the KRX3 when first building your initial K3. It's much easier to install and route the AUX RF connector and cable initially, even if you don't install the KRX3. I believe the only caution is to secure the TMP connector so that the shield cannot touch any active components. I taped my TMP cable to the outer sheet metal enclosure for the KPA3. I don't recall the part number for the AUX RF TMP cable assembly normally supplied with the KRX3 but Elecraft will know what you mean if you place an order for one with your initial K3 order. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KRX3-AUX-Ant-tp3077662p3081041.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant
But, you don't get the BNC connector and cable until you get the KRX3. I don't remember having any trouble routing the cable when I installed the KRX3 months after building the K3. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Mon, 6/15/09, Bill W4ZV btipp...@alum.mit.edu wrote: From: Bill W4ZV btipp...@alum.mit.edu Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday, June 15, 2009, 8:52 AM Brett Howard wrote: I think for most normal operations I want to use the KAT3 port for the Aux antenna jack for my KRX3 but I'd like to have the option of using the AUX RF port without too much hassle. Does anyone see any reason why one would have any problems mounting the BNC jack and routing it and the other TMP cable (connected to the KAT3) together then just tape off the one that I'm not using and let it float in there. I could even throw a connector with a short on the AUX RF connector when its not in use to make sure and completely ground out the floating cable (not sure that would really be needed but couldn't hurt right?) This is actually a good idea for anyone considering later adding the KRX3 when first building your initial K3. It's much easier to install and route the AUX RF connector and cable initially, even if you don't install the KRX3. I believe the only caution is to secure the TMP connector so that the shield cannot touch any active components. I taped my TMP cable to the outer sheet metal enclosure for the KPA3. I don't recall the part number for the AUX RF TMP cable assembly normally supplied with the KRX3 but Elecraft will know what you mean if you place an order for one with your initial K3 order. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KRX3-AUX-Ant-tp3077662p3081041.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant
On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 12:10 PM, WILLIS COOKE wrco...@flash.net wrote: But, you don't get the BNC connector and cable until you get the KRX3. Which is why I said: I don't recall the part number for the AUX RF TMP cable assembly normally supplied with the KRX3 but Elecraft will know what you mean if you place an order for one with your initial K3 order. Of course it can be installed after initial assembly...it's just easier in the initial build. 73, Bill W4ZV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant
I think for most normal operations I want to use the KAT3 port for the Aux antenna jack for my KRX3 but I'd like to have the option of using the AUX RF port without too much hassle. Does anyone see any reason why one would have any problems mounting the BNC jack and routing it and the other TMP cable (connected to the KAT3) together then just tape off the one that I'm not using and let it float in there. I could even throw a connector with a short on the AUX RF connector when its not in use to make sure and completely ground out the floating cable (not sure that would really be needed but couldn't hurt right?) ~BTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant
lots of people have done that. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Power is no substitute for Skill. On 15 Jun 2009, at 01:06, Brett Howard wrote: I think for most normal operations I want to use the KAT3 port for the Aux antenna jack for my KRX3 but I'd like to have the option of using the AUX RF port without too much hassle. Does anyone see any reason why one would have any problems mounting the BNC jack and routing it and the other TMP cable (connected to the KAT3) together then just tape off the one that I'm not using and let it float in there. I could even throw a connector with a short on the AUX RF connector when its not in use to make sure and completely ground out the floating cable (not sure that would really be needed but couldn't hurt right?) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
