[Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K3/0-Mini Remote Front Panel

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 6:03 PM, Bill W2BLC <w2blc at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
> Is it possible to use the new K3/0 Mini on a cable of several feet in length
> to connect directly to my desk positioned K3 (allowing the front panel to be
> moved around my operating desk - similar to the removable faceplates found
> on several popular imported rigs)?

It's not clear if the K3/0-Mini has RS232 or not. It appears to
connect to the RRC box with TTL, so maybe you'd have to build a
TTL-to-RS232 converter (shouldn't be difficult).

The next assumption would be that the firmware on the K3/0-Mini
operates the same as on the K3/0, in that you can invoke the remote
protocol by holding MENU until you see "TERM".

With the above assumptions, you should be able to get front-panel
controls, but you would not get remote audio or keying - that'd have
to be handled separately (if needed).

It'd be interesting to see a pin-out for the 15-pin connector on the
back of the K3/0-Mini.....

73,

    ~iain / N6ML