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

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > The four "unmodified" jacks on the Y-BOX v1.3 could be used with:
 >
 >     3. microHAM MK2R+ SO2R box

or other microHAM interface (MK II, DK II, USB Interface III).  microHAM
uses FSK and PTT connections via the AUX jack.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 1/26/2018 10:46 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> 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
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