[Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit

[hawley, charles j jr]

I use one of those rigrunner strips that powers on the other outlets when the K3 draws power.

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On Apr 22, 2012, at 8:26 PM, "Alan Bloom" <n1al at sonic.net> wrote:

> The main advantage of powering the P3 from the K3's DC OUT jack is that
> the K3's on/off switch controls both devices.  If you always turn off
> the 12V power supply when you turn off the K3 anyway, then it doesn't
> matter.
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> On Sun, 2012-04-22 at 19:16 -0500, Jim N7US wrote:
>> I readily admit to being lazy, but my inclination would be to just use a
>> separate power supply instead of going though all the work to use some of
>> the current being supplied by the K3's supply.  Or I'd pull it off the P/S
>> directly instead of fooling around with SMT parts and tearing up the radio.
>> Am I missing something?
>> 
>> I use the K3 12V jack for my PR6 but have my P3 connected to the power
>> supply that powers other 12V accessories.
>> 
>> 73, Jim N7US
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> 
>> I'm probably showing off my rapidly thinning hair and lousy eyesight,
>> but....   
>> 
>> I looked at the SMT diode for more than a couple minutes before I realized
>> it was in a tiny blister pack.
>> 
>> Then I lost the darn thing.  It was stuck to my finger - at least until  I
>> moved my hand beyond the desk & happened to see it fall on the floor.  My
>> granddaughter helped me find it.
>> 
>> The other two parts were quite straightforward.
>> 
>> Thanks Elecraft Team!!
>> 
>> 73, Bill  N2BC 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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