I can confirm that the instructions are correct, that the P3 will eventually power down if powered from the K3's aux power feed. I checked all that out earlier. Takes about 45 minutes for the thermal self-resetting fuse to trip.
AND YES! It's real cool!!! 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:08:34 -0400, you wrote: >It's in the instructions with the board. They did indicate the P3/SVGA >could be powered from the K3, but it might shut down suddenly if it drew too >much power and the resettable fuse in the K3 would open. It's too easy to >crimp another PP and add a "M" DC connector. The old P3 power cord goes in >the 'portable' bag. > >So far, it's real nice but I think when a contest comes up, I'll add that >real estate back to the computer for N1MM, and just use the old P3. Until >they flush out the features, I need more area on the computer and not have >two screens showing the same information. > >BUT IT'S REAL COOL!!!!! > >...bill nr4c > >-----Original Message----- >From: Mike K2MK [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:54 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA > >Hi Bill, > >Your comment about the 12V is the first I've heard that the P3 won't be able >to be powered by the K3 12V output. Did the installation instructions >specifically indicate that the P3 will require a separate power source or >was that your decision? I can't find those instructions on the Elecraft >webpage. > >73, >Mike K2MK > > > >nr4c wrote >> >> Well, it arrived today and I went to work and installed it. Instructions >> are clear and the installation went well. Board install took about 10 >> minutes or so. Most time spent making a new power cord for the P3 as the >> new adapter increases the drain by 200 mA and now exceeds the 500 allowed >> from the K3 12v out port. Now you must turn on the P3 manually, doesn't >> seem to be controlled by the K3 anymore. >> >> First impressions: Well, I have an old HP monitor, and it works well at >> 1268X1024. This provides a nice image, sharp and clear. P3 resolution is >> much better, but no additional features at this time so main advantage is >> bigger image. I think I like the "fill" under the trace, gives a better >> view of the wave shape being displayed. >> >> All in all, I like it, but I'm waiting now for more firmware features. >> >> Good job, Elecraft. >> >> ...bill nr4c >> ______________________________________________________________ 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
