[Elecraft] KPAK3AUX cable

[Alan. G4GNX]

Thanks for the info Bob. I delayed  replying until I’d tested out a cheap cable assembly, which turns out to be as you state, cross wired and some pins connected to shield. All 15 pins are connected, but I’ll only now use it as VGA extension.

I found the Amphenol CS-DSDHD15MF0 and Dig-Key sell them in the UK, also Mouser, so I’ve ordered a new cable from Digi-Key.

The Elecraft distributors in the UK have the KPAK3AUX kit, but they won’t sell just the cable on its own, so you end up paying for parts you don’t need.

73,

Alan. G4GNX



From: Bob Wilson, N6TV 
Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2017 9:45 PM
To: Alan. G4GNX ; Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPAK3AUX cable

I've tested many "VGA extension" cables that do not have all 15 pins wired, or short several pins together as a common ground.  They work fine for VGA monitors, but should never be connected to any Elecraft product except the P3SVGA external monitor port. 

Many VGA cables include connectors without pin 9, obvious by visual inspection.   Thinner "monitor" cables with ferrite beads on both ends usually do not have all 15 pins wired either.

DE15HD - DE is the shell size, 15 pins, HD means High Density (3 rows).

Search your favorite UK Supplier for Amphenol CS-DSDHD15MF0 (male to female) or CS-DSDHD15MM0 (male to male).  These cables have all 15 pins wired straight through.


73,

Bob, N6TV