[Elecraft] Use of K3 and K3S with MK2R+

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > I have already picked up a Microham DB37-EL-K23 cable, and I know I
 > need a VGA splitter (one male, two females) to connect the P3 and
 > the TopTen band decoder simultaneously.

Elecraft E980190 see:
     http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#kpa500

You will need the Y cable to connect MK2r+ (FSK) and the Band Decoder
at the same time unless you elect to drive thee band decoder from the
MK2R ACC jack.

 > I assume the CAT control should be able to work through the P3 to
 > control the radio, though I haven't gotten it to work yet. (User
 > error, I'm sure.)

Configure the K3 and MK2R+ for 38,400 bps.  Connect the DB37-EL-K23
RS-232 plug to the PC jack on the P3, connect the RS-232 jack on the
P3 to the RS-232 jack on the K3.

 > Is that correct, or am I missing something?

You are correct - KIO3BUPKT is useless with an external interface/sound
card.

> 3. When contesting with N1MM and an MK2R+, what purpose would the
 > KDVRS serve?

*NONE* - the N1MM+ DVR is much more flexible than the limited number
of stored [fixed] messages in the KDVR3.

> does the answer to this question vary based on whether or not the
 > KIO3BUPKT is installed?

No.

> 4. If some day I decide to also get a K3S as my other SO2R radio,
> arethere any options that would become required

None.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 8/18/2016 5:37 PM, w2id at comcast.net wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am the proud owner of my first Elecraft radio, a used K3 that I purchased a couple weeks ago. So far, I am very impressed with the receiver, and with how well thought out the features are. As I write this, the rig is on its way to Elecraft for the KXV3B and Synthesizer upgrades.
>
> I do SO2R contesting with an MK2R+, and will be replacing one of my beloved FT-1000MP's with this new K3, thanks to the inspiration from a friend who complained loudly about my key clicks last year
> .
> I have already picked up a Microham DB37-EL-K23 cable, and I know I need a VGA splitter (one male, two females) to connect the P3 and the TopTen band decoder simultaneously.
> I assume the CAT control should be able to work through the P3 to control the radio, though I haven't gotten it to work yet. (User error, I'm sure.)
>
>
> My questions are:
>
> 1. I was planning to NOT add the KIO3BUPKT I/O upgrade, because I figured it's not necessary if I am using the MK2R+ as my DVK. Is that correct, or am I missing something?
>
> 2. How would I be able to tell if the KDVRS is installed? The seller said in his listing that the radio has the KDVRS, but I just noticed as I was writing this that the original invoice doesn't show a KDVRS. Since the seller says he never modified the rig, either his listing or the invoice was wrong, but I don't know which.
>
> 3. When contesting with N1MM and an MK2R+, what purpose would the KDVRS serve? And does the answer to this question vary based on whether or not the KIO3BUPKT is installed?
>
> 4. If some day I decide to also get a K3S as my other SO2R radio, are there any options that would become required in the K3 in order to use the two radios side-by-side sharing a single MK2R+? (Specifically I'm wondering about the KIO3BUPKT and the KDVRS, but do the two rigs need to have those things or any other things in common?)
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> John W2ID
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