From: <[email protected]> Date: Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 10:54 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KAT-500 interface cable question To: <[email protected]> Cc: Clint Talmadge <[email protected]>
Clint, I looked at that as a possibility, did a cursory look at an MFJ auto-tuner schematic, then decided that it was too easy to make one with spare parts and heat shrink. I would hate to spend $20 plus shipping - only to have to cut off the heat shrink on the MFJ cable, disassemble, do surgery to replace the Molex, and put on new heat shrink if I chose poorly. Using the home brew cable, my 7300 and 7100 both work well with the KAT500 which I use with a KPA500. Next projects will be to make a patching switch to pop between the two for when I do simplex DV on HF. I have not tried to use my KX3 with the KPA/KAT500 combo, but assume it would be easy. KD4IZ Jack Spitznagel FM19oo Jack - etal - I checked my parts and did not have the 4 Pin Molex needed, or the 2.1mm power plug. In looking for the Molex connector I found the cable which is exactly what is needed. The connectors and the wiring are as specified in the manual. When I first looked into it I thought the sleeve of the 3.5mm Stereo plug was left open but it was pointed out to me that it is in fact also ties to pin 4 of the Moles which is ground. You are very correct about the $20 plus shipping but I figured I would have to order the other two connectors and pay shipping on them also. One of the joys of living "out in the woods" is being able to string wires and install towers any where you want, but when you need a part you get to pay shipping. ______________________________________________________________ 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]
