[Elecraft] [K3] Announcing "The Y-BOX", a new 4-way splitter and breakout box for the K3 and K3S

[Doug Turnbull]

Bob,
    I have ordered three.   Two are for myself and one is for a friend
currently at 9N7EI.   This looks very useful.   Maybe Elecraft will put a
link on their accessories or outside supplier's page.   Good work.

                 73 Doug EI2CN

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne
Burdick
Sent: 15 March 2017 03:43
To: Bob Wilson, N6TV
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Announcing "The Y-BOX",a new 4-way splitter and
breakout box for the K3 and K3S

Bob, 

This looks like cool accessory that should clean up many a tangled web. We
actually had something on paper several years ago, but it didn't have as
much flexibility in wiring signals to RCA jacks, etc. 

The only thing I'd do differently is paint it black and put a logo on it. Or
figure out a way to make it portable :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On Mar 14, 2017, at 11:53 AM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" <n6tv at arrl.net> wrote:

> WA6HHQ encouraged me to post this here.
> 
> Wanting to replace the tangled chain of multiple Y-Adapters connected to
my
> K3 ACC port with something cleaner and more reliable, I designed a new
> custom circuit board to fit into a commercial VGA switch box case.  The
> result is a new combination 4-way splitter and breakout box for the K3 and
> K3S that I'm calling "The Y-BOX".
> 
> You can view photos and place an online order here:
> 
> http://bit.ly/Y-BOX
> 
> 
> Highlights:
> 
>   - Splits one ACC port into four DE-15 female connectors - all 15 pins
>   plus the shield are wired in parallel to every connector
> 
>   - Replaces "VGA splitters" that easily pull apart with reliable
>   thumb-screw connections
> 
>   - Provides four RCA connectors that may be connected to any of the 15
>   ACC port pins (or to each other) with standard wire jumpers, e.g.:  FSK
IN,
>   PTT IN, KEYOUT-LP.  Ideal for experimentation and measurements as well
as
>   connections to legacy devices
> 
>   - Includes six internal jumper wires, pre-installed in one of two
>   configurations - the function of each K3 ACC header pin is clearly
labeled
>   on the PC board for reference
> 
>   - Includes one 10K ohm and one 470 ohm resistor to create a Simple SO2R
>   Lockout Circuit (see http://bit.ly/K3lockout and the "Y-BOX Features and
>   Uses" page on the Y-BOX web site).
> 
>   - Includes one (optional) Amphenol 2.5' (0.76m) Male-to-Male DE-15 cable
>   to connect the Y-BOX to the K3 ACC port.
> 
> Reviews from early adopters (local club members and K3 Field Testers) have
> been very positive.  eHam reviews will appear here:
> 
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13296
> 
> Note:  the Y-BOX is not an Elecraft product.  It was offered to Eric, but
> he doesn't want to take on another project at this time.
> 
> The Y-BOX is currently available for immediate shipment, but in limited
> quantities.  When the initial inventory sells out, you may add yourself to
> the Y-BOX Waiting List at no cost (via the PayPal "Continue Shopping"
> button).  Once enough orders are on the waiting list, I'll attempt to
> acquire enough parts to meet the demand.
> 
> In sum, you can get one right away if you order right away, then it may be
> another month or two before I can get all the parts required and build
> another batch.
> 
> "The Y-BOX, Why Not?"
> 
> I look forward to fulfilling your orders soon.
> 
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
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