[Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant

[Brett Howard]

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
>