[Elecraft] extension of the length of the K3/KPA acc cable

[Rick Bates, NK7I]

In a post long ago, 2 meters was posted by Elecraft, as the max end-end 
length of the ACC cabling (two sections of stock cable).  Cabling longer 
than that /MAY /affect the signal timing, causing errors (their words).  
I ran my temporary station that way (for a couple years) until I got the 
new shack room built and had no issues with cabling.

The cost of the proper cable from Elecraft is reasonable or there are 
other sources (at your own risk).  You bought a Ferrari of a radio, are 
you going to cripple it with questionable tires?  Don't cheap out, do it 
right.

I also agree, the N6TV boxes (and cables) simplify the wiring (not 
neaten to any great extent but it helps, it's great but not miraculous 
:-P) .  If you go that route, Bob will work with you for the proper 
pieces based on your needs.  Neatness helps minimize noise and other 
issues too.

73,
Rick NK7I


On 10/20/2020 12:55 PM, Eric Norris wrote:
> In my book, get an N6TV Y-Box V3, he can supply proper cables of any
> length.
>
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
>
> On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 10:27 AM Howard Sherer <hms4 at lehigh.edu> wrote:
>
>> I have the older style thick heavy cable from Elecraft for connection
>> between the K3 and the KPA amp. It is just a little too short to fit my
>> application. What is the best way to extend its length without  any pin
>> conflicts to the missing pins? Can a standard VGA cable be used on the K2
>> side?
>>
>> Howard AE3T
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