[Elecraft] K3: ACC connector and cable

[Don Nesbitt]

In an "off list" email, Brian (K3KO) was quick to point out that the
description of the 15 pin cable that is shown using the link that I provided
in my original April post clearly states that pin #9 is removed - and - it
does indeed!  I didn't keep a copy of what the link said in April, but,
simply put, I went to the store in April, examined the subject cables,
purchased them, took them home and checked them.  The results of this
examination are as noted in the April post along with the caveat that
"YMMV."  Here is a copy of my post back to him:

START of COPY

Hello Brian - yes, it does CLEARLY state that pin #9 is removed - well,
guess what - it is NOT - I'm holding it in my hand and ALL the pins are
there and ALL the pins have 1:1 continuity only to each other and NONE to
the shell - I've checked it.  That's the reason I always say . . . "as
usual, YMMV."  As noted in my post:
 
>I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins 
>connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case 
>they change their manufacturing process)!"

Maybe they have changed their manufacturing process.  Obviously, there is no
substitute for getting the cable and checking it out.  

Have fun es 73 -- Don N4HH  K3 #83

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Gee, maybe they did change it and I'm a psychic - or at least pretty
careful.  I'd suggest that anyone interested take a close physical look at
the cable in question, make sure you can return it, take it home, check it
out and make your own judgment as to its suitability.   '73 es gud dxing --
Don N4HH


-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:51 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: ACC connector and cable

Here is the post that I sent to the reflector. As usual, YMMV -- Don N4HH

-----Original Message-----
From: Don Nesbitt [mailto:drnesbitt at bellsouth.net] 
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:37 PM
To: 'elecraft at mailman.qth.net'
Subject: K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made

I've found two (2) "ready made" cables that may be of interest to K3 owners
when using the ACC Socket.  The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my
manual as "AUX I/O" with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector!
Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the
K3 - shucks!

For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially
available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin
is not connected to anything. Poo!

Fully connected commercial cables found!

The first is a VGA Splitter Cable ("Y" cable) with one male and 2 female
ends.  It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is
their part number PCM-2250.  Search this part number on their site.  It is
listed on their site for $14.99.  All 15 pins are present and connected.

This "Y" cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and
is their part number 028126.  I bought it for $9.95.  You can see it at:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126&submit
.x=17&submit.y=12

The second cable is a "Fully-Wired & Straight Thru, HD15MM" cable with all
15 pins present and connected.  The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male
(although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering!

It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03.  You can
search this part number on their site.  I don't believe that QVS sells
directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most
computer stores.

Again, I found it at my local Microcenter.  It is their part number 810150.
I bought it for $14.99.  You can see it at:

http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150&submit
.x=15&submit.y=9

I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins
connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they
change their manufacturing process)!

I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV.
'73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83

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