I remember reading somewhere that there is a mod for the K3 that boosts the current capability of the RCA power port, and that without it running anything more than the P3 or the PR6-10, but not both, would be dicey. Might want to check if the K3 in question has the mod.
Ted, KN1CBR > >73, Mike NF4L > >On Jun 6, 2014, at 7:38 AM, Slava Baytalskiy <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Oh, and one question: >> what do people do with all these power cables? >> So K3 has one RCA 1A power outlet on the back, right? And i'm using >>that for the P3. >> Now i need one for the KAT500 and one for the W2. >> W2 came with a pre-made cable that is meant to go into the K3 (taken by >>the P3). >> So i'm guessing i'd have to make up a new one and use power poles? >> Looks like KPA500 doesn't have a power socket on the back like the K3, >>so i can't run anything off of it, right? >> Do you guys just use whatever means of power distribution are available >>to you (like a power strip of some sort) and hook all these things up to >>that? >> __________________ >> Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS >> [email protected] >> >> On Jun 6, 2014, at 7:29 AM, Slava Baytalskiy <[email protected]> >>wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone! >>> Finally assembled the KAT500 last night. >>> I never thought i would have this much difficulty with the tuner as >>>opposed to K3/P3. >>> Those SO-239 lugs are tricky! Especially the XMTR one. I actually >>>ended up using a black screw instead of the zinc one 'cause it just >>>wouldn't fit. >>> Hoping that KPA500 goes together easier. >>> And the W2 meter, that i ordered as a kit, came in assembled :-( >>> I had to take it apart (not fully) and examine what's inside. For me >>>assembling these products is about 3/4 of the fun! I like using them >>>too, but putting them together is something i wait for and savor it :-) >>> I'm a geek, i guess... >>> __________________ >>> Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS >>> [email protected] >>> >> >> ____ ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
