Another trick that works: If you're using a K3 and KPA500, there are only 9 lines needed, and two of those are grounds. A CAT5 cable has 8 lines. If you use one line for ground and connect it to both ground pins at each end, you have the necessary 7 lines left. I used this scheme to build a 15 foot jumper. It works perfectly. I discussed this with Eric before I tried it.
73, Steve AA4AK On 10/7/2012 7:44 AM, David Robertson wrote: > Jim, > The cable Elecraft sells is of top quality but is only 3 feet long. If that > length is ok then get it. If you need longer cable you can build it. The > schematic is in either the KPA500 construction or operation manual ( I > think it is in the construction manual). > > You need 2, 15 pin HD D connectors ( Male type ) and an old parallel > printer cable or a old RS232 cable with DB 25 connectors at each end. It > took me about 20 minutes to build mine after rounding up the parts. I made > mine 5 feet in length which was just right for my station. > > 73 > > Dave KD1NA > ______________________________________________________________ > 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
