[Elecraft] Longer K-Pod cable?

[Chuck Milam, N9KY]

Bob:

I made one to allow it to reach around the back of the desk and then
underneath to the keyboard tray, so the K-Pod is right next to my computer
mouse--very handy.

Make sure you get the wiring correct, as W3PFR points out, pin 1 must not
be connected, else you may get some "interesting" results.

I ordered a 6P6C cable, cut off one end, then crimped on my own connector
with the pin 1 wire cut back and therefore disconnected.

If you do this, be sure to mark the cable ends, as noted in the K-Pod
manual:

*"If you disconnect the wire at only one end, be sure that end is plugged
into your K3S or K3."*  (p. 19)


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Chuck Milam, N9KY
N9KY at arrl.net

On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 8:16 AM, Bob Novas <bob.novas at verizon.net> wrote:

> Can I just makeup a 4 wire cable that is longer than the cable supplied
> with
> the K-Pod?  Any gotchas?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Bob - W3DK
>
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