[Elecraft] Y-BOX v1.3 Closeout Pricing; New Y-BOX v2.1 Now In Stock

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

On Fri, Jan 26, 2018 at 5:53 AM, john at kk9a.com <john at kk9a.com> wrote:

> I have original versions of the Y-Box.
> Both of mine work perfectly. Also Bob is very responsive and a great guy
> do business with.
>

Thanks John.


> I assume that the amplifier port has certain terminals not connected, the
> Elecraft cable is missing these pins. Are there devices that need these
> pins?


The amplifier port on the Y-BOX v.2.1 (labeled "To AMP AUX") normally has
no connection on pins 1, 4, 6, 7, and 8.  The AUX port on the Amplifier
uses these pins for special purposes not related to the K3, as documented
in amplifier manuals.  For example, pin 1 and pin 6 on the amp. are used
with Icom radios to get Band Data.  Pin 7 can be connected to an audio
alarm (drives low for fault).

Using a standalone Y-BOX connected to the amplifier AUX with a 15-pin M/F
cable, you can "break out" these special pins to any of the four RCA ports,
making it easier to connect non-Elecraft devices to an Elecraft amp.


> Is it possible that someone would need four unmodified ACC jacks?
>

The four "unmodified" jacks on the Y-BOX v1.3 could be used with:

   1. KPAK3AUX cable (to an amp)
   2. Remote Rig cable
   3. microHAM MK2R+ SO2R box
   4. Top Ten Band Decoder / Antenna switch

(Since none of these cables wire all 15 pins; connecting them all in
parallel works fine).

73,
Bob, N6TV