Opps, forgot Elecraft. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Brassell" <j.brass...@mchsi.com> To: "Tom Hammond" <n...@embarqmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Cables for the K3 to Yaesu Quadra Connections
> Hey, Tom. > > Well, it is as if the Quadra does not recognize the K3. It would not > change bands and would simply pass the signal thru. I tried it using pin > 3 and 4 on the K3 accessory plug to key the rig (to pin 9 and 11 on the > Quadra) and I tried the key in route you proposed. Also, when I simply > connected the ALC (using pins 12 and 15 on the K3 accessory plug) and the > RF out on the K3 to Input 2 on the Quadra it simply passed the RF thru. > Input 2 was selected on the Quadra. Still wouldn't recognize the K3. The > ALC was turned on on the K3 and I played with the ALC settings on the K3 > and the Quadra with no luck. For all the questioners, my K3's serial > number is 2738 and has the ALC and band data pullup mods done. I also > went straight from the 12 VDC plug on the K3 to pin 1 and 3 on the Quadra. > > I really like the Quadra and it works great with the FT-2000D. I'm going > to keep it for sure, but I'm going to get an Ameritron ALS-600 and an > MFJ-994 auto tuner for the K3. I've followed Phil Salas, AD5K and his > work with that equipment. It sounds good and is reliable. > > I wish you luck with your local. I don't have a ton of test equipment and > I don't want to risk damaging the K3 or the Quadra. Thanks for your > interest and your help. I'm also going to post this on the Elecraft > reflector for anyone thinking about a Quadra and the K3. I'm sure it can > be done and I know Joe, W4TV has done it. It just ain't working for me. > > I am now going to put the phones on and look for some DX as 20 closes. > Ain't the K3 great! > > 73, > > Jim, K4ZMV > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom Hammond" <n...@embarqmail.com> > To: "Jim Brassell" <j.brass...@mchsi.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 4:29 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Cables for the K3 to Yaesu Quadra Connections > > >> Jim: >> >> What type of problems have you had? Might help the local I'm trying to >> get up 'n running. >> >> 73, >> >> Tom >> >> At 11:39 02/26/2009, you wrote: >>>Thanks, Tom. I tried several differenct ways to connect the Quadra with >>>very limited success. So, I am going to use the 2000D with the Quadra >>>and get another amp to use with the K3. >>> >>>Thanks to you and Joe for your help and suggestions. I'd be interested >>>to know if you are successful getting Kent's rig to work. >>> >>>73, >>> >>>Jim, K4ZMV >>> >>> >>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Hammond" <n...@embarqmail.com> >>>To: "Jim Brassell" <j.brass...@mchsi.com> >>>Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 6:14 PM >>>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Cables for the K3 to Yaesu Quadra Connections >>> >>> >>>>Jim: >>>> >>>>>I have a quick question concerning the 12 VDC connection between the >>>>>Quadra and the K3. I want to use the RF isolated ground of the K3 >>>>>for the 12 volt connection. My plan is to connect the RCA plug >>>>>without a ground connection on the plug and use pin 5 on the >>>>>accessory plug as the 12 volt ground reference. There is an RF >>>>>choke between K3 chassis ground and pin 5 and 12, thus isolating >>>>>that ground connection. I don't think that will be a problem. Does >>>>>anyone have another view? >>>>> >>>>>Thanks for your time and any comment. >>>> >>>>I (just) made up a cable (actually, 'cables') for Kent, K9ZTV, for his >>>>Quadra >>>>and K3. Unfortunately, they've not been plugged in yet, but with luck, >>>>will >>>>be later tonight. >>>> >>>>I'm hereto attaching a graphic of what I did and how I did it. >>>> >>>>Good luck, >>>> >>>>Tom Hammond N0SS >>>> >>>>p.s. >>>> >>>>I think you should be able to use the single-wire _12VDC connection AS >>>>LONG AS >>>>you have another solid ground between the K3 and the Amp... personally >>>>though, >>>>I'd use RG-174 and include an integral ground. >>>> >>>> >> >> > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
