Milt,

The K3/0 power input is the normal K3 12v power output jack.
Because this is an RCA jack, you might want to consider making an adapter cable that has a different jack (APP or other jack). If you leave the RCA plug connected to the K3/0 at all times, there is no problem, but I do not like the prospect of having an RCA plug on my workbench with its exposed +12V pin.

As I said, if that plug is always inserted into the K2/0, everything is safe, but if you are in the habit of disconnecting the power plug to the K3/0, make an adapter and leave the adapter connected to the K3/0 - all that is my personal safety consideration. Several QRP kits also use an RCA plug for 12v power input, so the K3/0 implementation is not that unusual. Leave the RCA plug connected and disconnect the power supply end for safety.
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73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/13/2013 6:26 PM, Milt -- N5IA wrote:
All,

I was looking at the pictorial diagram of the connections for the K3/0 to a RemoteRig control unit in the K3/0 on line Owner's manual.

In the pictorial diagram on page Ten I note there is no DC power IN connector on the K3/0; only a DC out connector a la K3.

And nowhere in the set up instructions do I see anything mentioning how to power the unit.

Can someone illuminate this ol' boy's mind with information how they are powering the K3/0?


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