I hadn't considered that! Is there a preferred way of doing this over longer distances? I'm sure I'm not the only person who's needed to remote the amp.
- pjd -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Jack Brindle via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 12:30 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Relocating my KPA-1500 - need cable 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 <rocke...@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, li...@w2irt.net <mailto:li...@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 >> >> DXCC Card Checker/CQ-WAZ Checkpoint >> >> www.facebook.com/W2IRT >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> <mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net <http://www.qsl.net/> Please >> help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> <http://www.qsl.net/donate.html> Message delivered to >> rocke...@gmail.com <mailto:rocke...@gmail.com> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > jackbrin...@me.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to li...@w2irt.net ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
