[Elecraft] P3 - powering from the K3 aux plug

[Iain MacDonnell - N6ML]

On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 9:01 PM, GLEN BROWN <210glen at gmail.com> wrote:
> Guys,
> I run a number of accessories from the switched power on the back of the K3.
>  I run it to a powerpole strip and then just plug in all the items that I
> want to power up with the rig.  So far I run a W2, an LP-PAN and a 6m
> pre-amp.  I'd like at add the P3.  The K3 plug says 0.5A max, which is what
> the P3 draws.  So it looks like its either/or.  Is there
> enough conservatism in the rating of that power socket to add the P3?

Put a suitably-rated relay between your power supply and the powerpole
strip, and power the relay from the accessory output on the K3.

    ~Iain / N6ML