[Elecraft] Can I split or share my ACC port?

[Mike K2MK]

Hi Hugh,

15 pin Y cable. Fully shielded, all pins wired end to end:
http://www.winfordeng.com/products/cdy15hd.php

15 pin cables. Fully shielded, all pins wired:
http://www.winfordeng.com/products/ext15hd.php

15 pin breakout board:
http://www.winfordeng.com/products/cat_brk.php

73,
Mike K2MK



Hugh Bradley wrote
> 
> I spend a lot of my time connecting and disconnecting accessories from the
> back of my K3 and I find this tedious.
> 
> In my shack I have a, Expert 1K linear amp and a Microkeyer II which both
> like to use the ACC Port on the K3 I use a Remote-rig unit to control the
> K3 when I am away and this too needs the ACC.
> 
> Instead of connecting one of these items at a time, is it OK to use a VGA
> cable splitter and have both or three connected simultaneously?
> Is this port a strictly one-at-a-time guy?
> 
> In addition to the issue with the ACC port, the accessories above (+ add
> to
> this a Signalink USB) I find that I am regularly having to change the
> plugs
> into  my:   Line-in , line-out, Paddle, Key, PTT and Speakers sockets and
> RS232 port.
> 
> Which of these 'ports' can be shared or split and which will will only
> safely take one I/O?
> 
> I am tempted to build an external 'Patch Box' to give me handier and
> easier
> access to the K3 back-panel .
> 
> Has anyone built one of these or is it even necessary if the ports can be
> split and permanently shared?
> 
> I believe that Y cables are available for the RS232 on the K3.
> Into how many RS232's can these be split?
>  2...3....4?
> I have an Expert-1K, a CAT, and a Steppir controller and a Remote-rig -
> all
> of which would like a place on the nipple!
> 
> Thanks  and GB
> 
> 73  de  EI9KF
> Hugh
> 




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