[Elecraft] Relocating my KPA-1500 - need cable

[Jack Brindle]

Using a network connection would be a very good idea. Auxbus is not meant to go 20 feet, and indeed will probably fail at that distance.
Thus using an alternate method to get frequency info to the amplifier would be a good idea.

73,
Jack, W6FB


> On Jun 2, 2022, at 10:34 AM, David Decoons <rocketnj at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Peter,
> 
> Contact Bob, N6TV. He can make good quality DB 15 cables that are shielded.
> 
> Let me know when you are ready and I can help. Also you can do it as we discussed on the phone via the network, running a CAT 6 cable.
> 
> Call me if you have questions.
> 
> 73
> Dave wo2x
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Jun 2, 2022, at 11:12 AM, lists at w2irt.net <mailto:lists at w2irt.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I need to move my KPA-1500 into the basement, and I've got an electrician
>> coming to put in the new outlet next week. But the only tricky issue now is
>> finding the correct cable to run to the amp from my Y-Box to provide
>> frequency/band data, etc. I will need a cable run of about 20 feet, which
>> will need to run behind the wall, down into a crawlspace, then through a
>> concrete wall to the new rack.
>> 
>> With sub-optimal eyesight and shaky hands, I'm not sure I'd by much good
>> making one, but if they're not available easily in the aftermarket I guess I
>> can give it a shot. Does anybody know where to find a pre-made ~20ish foot
>> long cable, or if not, (a) what pinouts do I need, (b) where to source the
>> correct cable to do this properly, and (c) what connectors-I'm guessing
>> DB15M and DB15F?
>> 
>> 
>> ----------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Peter Dougherty, W2IRT
>> 
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