[Elecraft] Source of mating ACC connector (K3)

[Bob Naumann]

Don,

I believe that this point has been made in this discussion already. Your
warning also applies to new VGA extension cables or any other pre-made cable
- of any type - with any connector. You cannot ever trust what it says on
the package.

That said, some VGA cables are fine, and connect all 15 pins straight
through. Check them first though.

If anyone were to presume that the connections would be correct in an
unknown cable without verifying it, shame on them.

The real point is that the DB15HD connector is a very common standard part
and not some special thing that should cause anyone, anywhere in the world,
any difficulty or hardship to locate. 

73,

Bob W5OV

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 7:28 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Source of mating ACC cconnector (K3)

A caution for anyone planning to use a recycled VGA cable.  Several pins 
are connected together, often right at the connector.
So plan on completely extracting the DB15 connector from the end of the 
VGA cable - that means cutting off the molded cover and de-solder any 
connections between the pins.  Your K3 will not work correctly if you 
plug a VGA cable into the ACC socket.

73,
Don W3FPR

Bob Naumann wrote:
> Cut one off of an old VGA CRT in the recycle bin if you can't find one in
a
> store.
>
>   
>
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