The current available from the K3 DC output jack is limited. A PR6 and a P3 just about max it out. For those who want to turn multiple 12 volt powered accessories on and off with the K3, drive the coil of a 12 volt relay from the K3 DC output jack and run the power supply feed through the relay contacts. Lots of devices can then be turned on/off with the K3. That is the most sensible solution IMHO, no worry about overloading the K3 12 volt output.
A little enclosure to hold the relay and several RCA jacks or other connector of your choice is an easy project to construct. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/3/2011 9:52 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > On May 3, 2011, at 5:48 AM, R. Kevin Stover wrote: > >> Define "easy". >> >> Run down to Radios Shack a purchase an RCA 1 to 2 port cable or have >> Elecraft re-engineer/re-design the radio? >> > Actually, given what I have seen out of Wayne and Eric, my bet is on the > re-engineer/re-design of the radio as being easier. > > But, I am not suggesting they do that. As for me, I don't concern my self > too much with how things are plugged in. And, turning stuff on from one > switch is not that big of a thing to me. > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > ______________________________________________________________ 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
