[Elecraft] k3-kat500-pr6-DigiKeyer via 2 "Y" cable in "cascade" should be OK ?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM, Fred Smith <mfsj at mo-net.com> wrote:
> Not trying to hijack the thread but which Winford Engineering DB15HD board
> are you referring too there are 6 different ones.

Depends what you want to do. If you want to plug it directly into the
back of the K3, you probably want a BRKSD15HDM-C

http://www.winfordeng.com/products/brksd15hd.php

but if you wanted to insert in a chain of cables, this could be interesting:

http://www.winfordeng.com/products/brk15hdmf.php

73,

    ~iain / N6ML












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> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Greg
> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 10:13 AM
> To: ik1bxn
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3-kat500-pr6-DigiKeyer via 2 "Y" cable in "cascade"
> should be OK ?
>
> That should be OK but quite the rats nest. :)  I would suggest either an
> HD15 breakout board from Winford Engineering or see if you can find one of
> the LDG RCA breakout boxes.  I have one of these and it works great for
> accessing ACCY connections.
>
> 73
> Greg
>
>
> On 5/13/13, ik1bxn <ik1bxn at hotmail.it> wrote:
>> Hello you all !
>>
>> Currently I have my k3 connected via an "Y" DB15 cable to KAT500 and
>> cable and PR6.
>> Now I'm purchasing a MicroHam DigiKeyer that needs to be connected to
>> k3
>> DB15 connector too and uses pins 1-4-5 for FSK and PTT.
>> At the moment I have no place to plug DigiKeyer DB15 connector to.
>> I wonder if it will be correct to purchase an additional "Y" DB15 and
>> connect it in "cascade" to the "Y" I already have.
>> The scenario it should be :
>> 1st "Y" plugged to k3 and having one end to KAT500 and the 2nd end to
>> feed the 2nd "Y".
>> 2nd "Y" will feed PR6 at the 1st end and MicroHam DigiKeyer at the 2nd
> end.
>> Should it be correct ? Should it create any problem or damage ?
>>
>> Hoping to have been clear enough, thanks a lot for support
>>
>> Best 73
>>
>> Giorgio - IK1BXN
>>
>>
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