[Elecraft] KIO3B Upgrade now on our Order Page

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We are now ready to take orders for the KIO3B upgrade kit for the K3. This 
upgrade Includes: KIO3B 3 board set (KIO3B main, digital and audio boards), 
RJ45-RS232 cable, USB cable, h/w and manual.

Its can be found on our order form at:
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#kio3bupkt

(There is also a link to it on our order page table of contents.)

See our KIO3B Upgrade FAQ for details:
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO3BUPGD-FAQ%20rev%20A.pdf
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The new KIO3B (standard on the K3S) adds high performance USB sound and comm 
port capabilities to the K3, eliminating the need for RS232 and 3.5mm analog 
audio cables to the PC.  Basically one USB cable to the PC (included with the 
KIO3B) handles this all, eliminating both RS-232 headaches and potential RFI 
issues with analog audio paths.

The KIO3B also includes all of the analog and digital capabilities of the prior 
KIO3 (Line in/out, headphone, mic, Aux Conn. and RS-232).

If you are using an existing P3 with the upgraded K3 and KIO3B, you will also 
need to purchase the CBLP3Y, which provides a path to the P3's RS-232 connectors 
from the RJ45 jack on the KIO3B, and supports one USB cable connection between 
your PC and the K3 for all comm port I/O and audio.  (New P3s are shipped with 
this cable.)

The KIO3B still also supports all of the old methods for rs-232 connections 
between the K3, Computer and P3, so you can just drop it in to your current hook 
up without using the USB comm port, if desired.

The KIO3B Upgrade FAQ linked above has diagrams showing these two main ways of 
connecting the KIO3B to the P3 and computer.
73,

Eric
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