[Elecraft] K3/0 DC power

[Milt -- N5IA]

Very good.  Maybe some user will respond with updated information.

Thanks again.

Milt, N5IA


-----Original Message----- 
From: Don Wilhelm 
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:53 PM 
To: Milt -- N5IA 
Cc: elecraft list 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 DC power 

Milt,

I related my understanding from earlier discussions on the Field Test  
group.  I do recall commenting my concerns to that group about the 
exposed 12 volts on the RCA plug.

I do not have a K3/0 so I cannot make any other statements with certainty.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/13/2013 6:47 PM, Milt -- N5IA wrote:
> Hello Don,
>
> Thanks for the prompt reply.  How strange; and no mention of it 
> anywhere in the manual.
>
> I totally understand your explanation.
>
> I am looking at the list of cables that are supplied with the cable 
> kits for mating up the RemoteRigs and the K3 and K3/0 and do not see a 
> cable supplied for this application.
>
> Do you know if this is left up to the purchaser to construct/provide 
> his own DC power cable?
>
> Even more reason for something to be put in the manual if that is the 
> case. Strange.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Milt, N5IA
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:40 PM
> To: Milt -- N5IA
> Cc: elecraft list
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 DC power
>
> Milt,
>
> The K3/0 power input is the normal K3 12v power output jack.
> Because this is an RCA jack, you might want to consider making an
> adapter cable that has a different jack (APP or other jack).
> If you leave the RCA plug connected to the K3/0 at all times, there is
> no problem, but I do not like the prospect of having an RCA plug on my
> workbench with its exposed +12V pin.
>
> As I said, if that plug is always inserted into the K2/0, everything is
> safe, but if you are in the habit of disconnecting the power plug to the
> K3/0, make an adapter and leave the adapter connected to the K3/0 - all
> that is my personal safety consideration.  Several QRP kits also use an
> RCA plug for 12v power input, so the K3/0 implementation is not that
> unusual.  Leave the RCA plug connected and disconnect the power supply
> end for safety.
> .
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 3/13/2013 6:26 PM, Milt -- N5IA wrote:
>> All,
>>
>> I was looking at the pictorial diagram of the connections for the 
>> K3/0 to a RemoteRig control unit in the K3/0 on line Owner's manual.
>>
>> In the pictorial diagram on page Ten I note there is no DC power IN 
>> connector on the K3/0; only a DC out connector a la K3.
>>
>> And nowhere in the set up instructions do I see anything mentioning 
>> how to power the unit.
>>
>> Can someone illuminate this ol' boy's mind with information how they 
>> are powering the K3/0?
>>
>
>
>
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