I have original versions of the Y-Box. Although it worked, I never liked using multiple Y's on the ACC jack and this box eliminated the clutter. Both of mine work perfectly. Also Bob is very responsive and a great guy do business with.
I assume that the amplifier port has certain terminals not connected, the Elecraft cable is missing these pins. Are there devices that need these pins? Is it possible that someone would need four unmodified ACC jacks? John KK9A Thu Jan 25 23:57:55 EST 2018 N6TV wrote: To review, the Y-BOX provides a reliable and convenient way to connect the K3 ACC port to multiple devices, including the KAT500, KPA500, KPA1500, band decoders, DigiKeyers, RemoteRig boxes, etc. The Y-BOX replaces any 15-pin Y-Cables you may already be using. While supplies last (I only have a few left), the original "Version 1.3" Y-BOX will be sold for only $129 ea. (originally $139). Order this version if you don't have a SteppIR controller, or don't have a requirement to power a KPA500 or KPA1500 on or off remotely. Version 1.3 requires an Elecraft KPAK3AUX cable (not supplied) for connecting the Y-BOX to an Elecraft amplifier or tuner. For the eham.net reviews, please see https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13296 The new "Version 2.1" Y-BOX dedicates one connector for a KAT500, KPA500, or KPA1500, with no KPAK3AUX cable required. Simply connect an economical 15-pin M/F cable (but not a VGA cable) between the Y-BOX v2.1 "AMP AUX" port and your Elecraft device. The Y-BOX will connect only the required lines, emulating the wiring of the KPAK3AUX cable. Version 2.1 also adds two new internal headers. The first is optionally used to open the keying line to the amplifier, providing convenient RCA connectors for SteppIR owners with a SteppIR Tuning Relay (a device which opens the keying line whenever the antenna is tuning). The second header optionally connects the DIGOUT1 line of the K3 to the Elecraft amplifier's PWR ON pin, so you can remotely power the amp. ON or OFF with a simple K3 macro, or your K3 logging software. This technique is documented in the K3 Remote Owner's Manual <http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3%20Remote%20Owner's%20Manual%20%20Rev%20D.pdf>, on page 21. With the Y-BOX version 2.1 and a 15-pin M/F DE-15 cable, no K3 to KPA500 cable modification is required; the required connection is made inside the Y-BOX. Version 2.1 is now available to order, priced at $139 ea. Here's a direct link to the order form: https://goo.gl/forms/Guu6OC6NinTlasY93 For more details and photos, please see https://bit.ly/Y-BOX (freshly updated to show what's new in version 2.1). Thanks again for all your support and encouragement. 73, Bob, N6TV ______________________________________________________________ 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]
