[Elecraft] K3 and PR6 question

Ken Kopp k0pp at rfwave.net
Thu Apr 2 12:28:52 EDT 2009


I use a 1/4-wave 6M GP connected to (only) the 2nd receiver's 
antenna input via the added BNC antenna connector.  This lets
me listen for activity and if the band opens I can then switch the
radio to the "main" 6M antenna that's connected to the ANT 2 
connector.  The PR6 is then available via the RX ANT BNC's.

Monitoring 6M is the only reason I added the 2nd receiver.  If
the band opens you'll hear activity without a preamp on 2nd 
receiver.

Somewhat related ... I have a local source of a few short cables 
with male TMP connectors attached and some board-mount 
female TMP jacks to make "extension" jumpers that allow easy 
connection to the 2nd receiver's input without either raising the 
receiver or (better) removing the KIO3 panel and boards to gain 
access to the 2nd receiver's input jack.

To my knowledge, cable-end female TMP's aren't available, but 
one can use "modified" female board-mount connectors on the 
end of the jumper cable.  I cover the female end with heat-shrink 
tubing.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
      ElecraftCovers at rfwave.net


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