[Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

[Wayne Burdick]

mstangelo at comcast.net [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3 at yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> Wayne,
> 
> It look interesting. Can you explain the connections for data, power and firmware upgrades in detail:
> 
> * USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control applications

There will be a "K-Pod Utility" for firmware loading. Over time it will gain the ability to configure the K-Pod switches, LEDs, USB port, and general-purpose outputs in various ways.


> * simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack beneath the front panel
> * flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel jack, 
> USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio modification
> (the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data and power)
> 
> It would be nice to have one connection to the radio. I guess this would be the 6-pin data cable.

This is the idea. There will be a mod to power the pod through the data cable. Details pending.


> Can I upgrade the firmware to the Pod via this connection from the RS-232 or USB port on the K3/K3S?

As of now the plan is to use the USB port on the K-Pod for updating its firmware. 

Wayne
N6KR