I spend a lot of my time connecting and disconnecting accessories from the back of my K3 and I find this tedious.
In my shack I have a, Expert 1K linear amp and a Microkeyer II which both like to use the ACC Port on the K3 I use a Remote-rig unit to control the K3 when I am away and this too needs the ACC. Instead of connecting one of these items at a time, is it OK to use a VGA cable splitter and have both or three connected simultaneously? Is this port a strictly one-at-a-time guy? In addition to the issue with the ACC port, the accessories above (+ add to this a Signalink USB) I find that I am regularly having to change the plugs into my: Line-in , line-out, Paddle, Key, PTT and Speakers sockets and RS232 port. Which of these 'ports' can be shared or split and which will will only safely take one I/O? I am tempted to build an external 'Patch Box' to give me handier and easier access to the K3 back-panel . Has anyone built one of these or is it even necessary if the ports can be split and permanently shared? I believe that Y cables are available for the RS232 on the K3. Into how many RS232's can these be split? 2...3....4? I have an Expert-1K, a CAT, and a Steppir controller and a Remote-rig - all of which would like a place on the nipple! Thanks and GB 73 de EI9KF Hugh ______________________________________________________________ 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
