[Elecraft] Pleased...P3 No. 1327...

[Alan Bloom]

I'm surprised that RIGrunner or MFJ or somebody doesn't make a 12V
distribution system with a remote on/off control that could be connected
to the K3 switched 12V output.  Sounds like an opportunity:  Someone on
the list should market one.  Or at least design one and write a QST
article.

Al N1AL


On Tue, 2011-05-03 at 10:01 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> The current available from the K3 DC output jack is limited.  A PR6 
> and a P3 just about max it out.
> For those who want to turn multiple 12 volt powered accessories on and 
> off with the K3, drive the coil of a 12 volt relay from the K3 DC output 
> jack and run the power supply feed through the relay contacts.  Lots of 
> devices can then be turned on/off with the K3.  That is the most 
> sensible solution IMHO, no worry about overloading the K3 12 volt output.
> 
> A little enclosure to hold the relay and several RCA jacks or other 
> connector of your choice is an easy project to construct.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 5/3/2011 9:52 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> > On May 3, 2011, at 5:48 AM, R. Kevin Stover wrote:
> >
> >> Define "easy".
> >>
> >> Run down to Radios Shack a purchase an RCA 1 to 2 port cable or have
> >> Elecraft re-engineer/re-design the radio?
> >>
> > Actually, given what I have seen out of Wayne and Eric, my bet is on the
> > re-engineer/re-design of the radio as being easier.
> >
> > But, I am not suggesting they do that.  As for me, I don't concern my self
> > too much with how things are plugged in.  And, turning stuff on from one
> > switch is not that big of a thing to me.
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