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

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

I ordered one as well.  Actually, I ordered two and Bob explained in 
detail what the box would and would not do in the lock out version.  
After his explanation I decided to get one first to try without the lockout.

Thanks for clarifying before shipping.  It is great to see this high 
level of care and support in a product!

W0MU


On 3/15/2017 9:58 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote:
> 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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