I have found a very neat way to connect my PR-6 to the external antenna connectors on the K3.
Max-Gain Systems (www.mgs4u.com)) offers a great deal (pack of 5 for $2) on SMA M-M U-shaped coax jumpers. Here's the web site description: "These brand new super low loss jumpers are made to mil spec by Amphenol, and are packaged in sealed bags of 5 jumpers per bag. Connectors are gold plated / Teflon SMA males (both ends). Cable is 50 ohm semi-rigid hardline of .141 inch diameter. Both ends of the cable are formed in a radius. Length across the longest portion (top) is 3.25 inches (center to center of SMA connectors. Length of short end is about .875 inch. Length of long end is about 1.625 inch." Photo of this product is on their web site at: http://www.mgs4u.com/RF-Microwave/coaxial-cables.htm (scroll down to bottom of page). I have used two of these (quite rigid) jumpers, fitted with SMA female-BNC male adapters (also available from Max-Gain) to connect my PR-6. The slightly "lop-sided" U shape is perfect for tucking the PR-6 under the K3. The PR-6 is positioned in such a way that the rear end of the K3 sits on top of the PR-6 with the rear rubber feet about 3/16" up in the air. I find this desirable, as it slightly reduces the angle when the K3 sits on its wire bail stand. The coax jumpers sit at an angle (non-horizontal), positioning the PR-6 very near the center of the K3, about 1/2 inch forward from the rear of the K3 cabinet. If one were troubled by having the K3 sitting directly on the PR-6, one could put slightly larger rubber feet on the K3. I've played with numerous alternatives to get the PR-6 "out of the way" and not projecting off the back end of the K3. This is the best solution I've found. 73, Lew K6LMP ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
