[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Cable Connections

[Rick NK7I]

My bad, I didn't think it through enough.  Joe is right.

Rick NK7I


On 1/4/2021 1:10 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
>> I recently purchased a P3 and connected it to my K3.  The 
>> installation shares the RS232 connection with a Microham USB 
>> interface III for digital operation.  I used a Y cable to connect 
>> both of these units simultaneously.
> That is the *WRONG WAY* to connect a K3, P3 and Computer.
>
> Connect the RS-232 plug from microHAM USB III to the "PC" jack
> on the P3.  Connect the XCVR jack on the P3 to the RS232 jack
> on the K3.  Set the K3 RS232 RATE to 38,400 and set the CAT
> Rate in your logging software to 38,400 as well.
>
> 73,
>
>    ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 2021-01-04 3:28 PM, MICHAEL SMITH wrote:
>> Gentlemen:
>>
>> I recently purchased a P3 and connected it to my K3.  The 
>> installation shares the RS232 connection with a Microham USB 
>> interface III for digital operation.  I used a Y cable to connect 
>> both of these units simultaneously.
>>
>> I find I cannot run both at the same time.  If I do, the P3 does not 
>> display the frequency at the top of the screen, and does not display 
>> the band-pass of the VFO A.  Each unit will run separately with full 
>> function.
>>
>> Has anyone else experienced this interaction?  Were you able to 
>> adjust the connection to allow full function of both units?  How did 
>> you do it?
>>
>> 73, Mike Smith
>> K0CCM
>
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