I'm surprised that RIGrunner or MFJ or somebody doesn't make a 12V distribution system with a remote on/off control that could be connected to the K3 switched 12V output. Sounds like an opportunity: Someone on the list should market one. Or at least design one and write a QST article.
Al N1AL On Tue, 2011-05-03 at 10:01 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote: > 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 > ______________________________________________________________ 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
