[Elecraft] KAT500 assembly

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My understanding is the KAT500 will overcurrent the K3 Aux DC output.
The KAT500 specification is 1.5A max (200 mA typ) from my IB (page 2 Rev B3 
Nov 20, 2012. The 200 mA should be ok but the 1.5A is greater than the K3 1 
amp mod is rated for.

I power my KAT500 from my station power supply. Therefore it comes on prior 
to the K3; as required by the KAT500 IB (page 3 item 2 under Elecraft K3 
Transceiver and KPA500...).
Also see !IMPORTANT: note on the top of page 10 - "If you are using the 
KAT500 with an Elecraft K3 transceiver connected using the DB15  cables as 
shown I Figure 1 or Figure 2, you must apply power to the KAT500 before 
turning the K3 on.
73
George
AI4VZ

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike Reublin
Sent: Friday, June 6, 2014 11:28 AM
To: Slava Baytalskiy
Cc: Elecraft List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 assembly

I power my P3 and PR6-10 from the RCA jack on the P3, using an RCA splitter. 
If the K3 can supply enough current for your needs, add one more splitter 
and run all three from there.

73, Mike NF4L

On Jun 6, 2014, at 7:38 AM, Slava Baytalskiy <slavka at nullserv.com> wrote:

> Oh, and one question:
> what do people do with all these power cables?