[Elecraft] [K3] Separate PTT outputs for HF, 6m and

[Stewart]

I have been thinking along similar lines to you Dave.
Thanks for the info.

Stewart G3RXQ
On Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:39:43 -0600, ww2r2 wrote:
> I experienced the same issue when i got my 1st K3. My solution is at
> http://g4fre.com/k3vhf.pdf
>
> I keep requesting a "xverter only ptt" of Wayne when the issue of "feature
> wishes" comes up, but it has not happened yet
>
> Dave
>
> ww2r
>
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> Hi all,
>
> I have built a number of interface boards for my K3's that some of you may
> be interested in. Since a K3 only has one PTT output, I have built an
> interface board that takes the LP Keyout, DIGOUT0 and DIGOUT1 and generates
> a separate PTT output for HF, 6m and non-Elecraft transverters that use the
> low power outputs from the KXV3. It also provided a switched 12v to control
> the 6m preamp since DIGOUT1 is used on this board. The board contains 6 RCA
> jacks, one is 12v in from the 12v jack on the K3 rear panel and another RCA
> is provided with 12v out. There is a switched 12v jack that is activated on
> 6m for the remote preamp and then the 3 PTT output for HF, 6m and VHF
> transverters.
>
> This is not in competition with the KRC2 which does band decode and lots of
> other cool stuff, this is a quick and easy way to control amps and
> transverters. It is NOT for folks running QSK as the relays are typically
> 35ms switching. I will have some pictures up on the K8GP website tonight. I
> have about $30 in parts and will provide the units assembled and tested. You
> will have to provide a interface cable with a DB15HD for the ACC connector
> on your K3, the other end of this cable connects to this board via a push on
> connector (supplied) and a suitable enclosure.
>
> If you are interested or have questions, please reply off list directly yo
> me.
>
> 73,
>
> Terry
>
>
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