Rick,
The cable kit makes it 'plug-n-play'. Well worth the $39.95 IMHO, but
may vary on how you value your time and frustration level.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 12/15/2014 7:01 PM, Rick Dettinger wrote:
Thanks Don,
I did read the instructions wrong. I was distracted by the idea that the KXPA100 would
be "plug and play" with the companion KX3 transceiver. Since it is unlikely
that I will be able to find a cable with an RCA plug on one end, and a 2.5 mm stereo plg
on the other, without tip wire, it looks like a custom job.
I don't know if I would have a use for the features of the KXCABLE, since I
don't have a high power amp, a KXAT100 or a computer in my shack.
I do appreciate the fact that it would be necessary to modify connection cables
for unknown brand X transceivers.
73,
Rick Dettinger K7MW
On Dec 15, 2014, at 3:35 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Rick,
The manual does *not* state that an RCA plug will be used on both ends of the
Keyline cable.
Yes, the KXPA100 end is an RCA plug and that is clearly shown, but the other
end must match the transceiver and since several types of connectors are used
on transceivers for KEYOUT, the KXPA100 must be ambiguous about the connector
on the transceiver end (i.e. the FT-817 uses a DIN connector IIRC).
In the case of the KX3, a 2.5mm stereo plug is needed. The ring contact is
keyline output and the shield or common conductor of the cable connects to the
shell.
It may be easier to just order the KXPACBL than cutting your cable and wiring
in the 2.5mm stereo plug.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 12/15/2014 5:19 PM, Rick Dettinger wrote:
Guess what? I need assistance!
I am attempting to connect my KX3 to my new KXPA100, and am stumped with the
Key Line Cable shown on page 8.
This is a doubled ended RCA plug type cable. It references fig 5 on pg 18 for
the basic installation, (no KXPACBL).
Paragraph 6, pg 19, seems to say that the Key Line Cable goes to ACC2 on the
KX3. Great, except the RCA plug does not come close to fitting the 3.5 mm
ACC2 jack. What am I doing wrong?
73,
Rick Dettinger K7MW
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