I ordered one as well. Actually, I ordered two and Bob explained in
detail what the box would and would not do in the lock out version.
After his explanation I decided to get one first to try without the lockout.
Thanks for clarifying before shipping. It is great to see this high
level of care and support in a product!
W0MU
On 3/15/2017 9:58 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote:
Bob,
I have ordered three. Two are for myself and one is for a friend
currently at 9N7EI. This looks very useful. Maybe Elecraft will put a
link on their accessories or outside supplier's page. Good work.
73 Doug EI2CN
-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Wayne
Burdick
Sent: 15 March 2017 03:43
To: Bob Wilson, N6TV
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Announcing "The Y-BOX",a new 4-way splitter and
breakout box for the K3 and K3S
Bob,
This looks like cool accessory that should clean up many a tangled web. We
actually had something on paper several years ago, but it didn't have as
much flexibility in wiring signals to RCA jacks, etc.
The only thing I'd do differently is paint it black and put a logo on it. Or
figure out a way to make it portable :)
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Mar 14, 2017, at 11:53 AM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" <[email protected]> wrote:
WA6HHQ encouraged me to post this here.
Wanting to replace the tangled chain of multiple Y-Adapters connected to
my
K3 ACC port with something cleaner and more reliable, I designed a new
custom circuit board to fit into a commercial VGA switch box case. The
result is a new combination 4-way splitter and breakout box for the K3 and
K3S that I'm calling "The Y-BOX".
You can view photos and place an online order here:
http://bit.ly/Y-BOX
Highlights:
- Splits one ACC port into four DE-15 female connectors - all 15 pins
plus the shield are wired in parallel to every connector
- Replaces "VGA splitters" that easily pull apart with reliable
thumb-screw connections
- Provides four RCA connectors that may be connected to any of the 15
ACC port pins (or to each other) with standard wire jumpers, e.g.: FSK
IN,
PTT IN, KEYOUT-LP. Ideal for experimentation and measurements as well
as
connections to legacy devices
- Includes six internal jumper wires, pre-installed in one of two
configurations - the function of each K3 ACC header pin is clearly
labeled
on the PC board for reference
- Includes one 10K ohm and one 470 ohm resistor to create a Simple SO2R
Lockout Circuit (see http://bit.ly/K3lockout and the "Y-BOX Features and
Uses" page on the Y-BOX web site).
- Includes one (optional) Amphenol 2.5' (0.76m) Male-to-Male DE-15 cable
to connect the Y-BOX to the K3 ACC port.
Reviews from early adopters (local club members and K3 Field Testers) have
been very positive. eHam reviews will appear here:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13296
Note: the Y-BOX is not an Elecraft product. It was offered to Eric, but
he doesn't want to take on another project at this time.
The Y-BOX is currently available for immediate shipment, but in limited
quantities. When the initial inventory sells out, you may add yourself to
the Y-BOX Waiting List at no cost (via the PayPal "Continue Shopping"
button). Once enough orders are on the waiting list, I'll attempt to
acquire enough parts to meet the demand.
In sum, you can get one right away if you order right away, then it may be
another month or two before I can get all the parts required and build
another batch.
"The Y-BOX, Why Not?"
I look forward to fulfilling your orders soon.
73,
Bob, N6TV
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