Re: [Elecraft] 2.5mm 3conductor RX I/Q to 3.5mm 3conductor soundcard line input cable
One thing that might help here is to use one side of a 1/8 Y-adapter ( I have a few of these from Radio Shack) - that gets you a few inches of flex 73, geoff - W1OH Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2012, at 1:29, Rick Tavan N6XI rta...@gmail.com wrote: The combination that scares me is plugging in an older headset like my Heil Proset which has a 1/4 phones plug. Through a bulky 1/4 to 1/8 adapter, there is a lot of mass hanging off the PHONES connector on the KX3. Sure wish the new cable package included a right-angle 3.5 male to 1/4 inline female. Or even a right-angle 3.5 male to 3.5 inline female. At least that would put the big, bulky stuff down on the desktop. You offer a right-angle audio-out connector for digital ops but not for CW and SSB ops! /Rick N6XI On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 7:58 PM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: We -strongly-recommend that 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapters are not plugged directly into the IQ jack on the KX3. They can easily damage the jack if they are bumped, due to their longer lever arm when sticking out of the jack. The 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable in the KX3-PCKT has a molded 2.5mm right angle plug that minimizes the chance of damaging the jack. -- Rick Tavan N6XI Truckee, CA __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 2.5mm 3conductor RX I/Q to 3.5mm 3conductor soundcard line input cable
On 12-08-20 08:44 AM, Jeff Herr wrote: This is a radio shack item? If it is that doesn't help us here in Canada. The stores we knew as Radio Shack closed some years ago and their replacement doesn't carry much in the way of cables anywhere close to that. I tried a while back to find a M-M 2.5mm/3.5mm stereo cable to connect a small camcorder to a pocket projector. I didn't have much luck finding anything locally. There was a reasonably priced one located in Australia but I felt that was a bit far to go for a simple cable. -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |Nerds make the shiny things that distract Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 | the mouth-breathers, and that's why we're | powerful! #include disclaimer/favourite | --Chris Hardwick __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 2.5mm 3conductor RX I/Q to 3.5mm 3conductor soundcard line input cable
My KX3 kit is waiting for me at home for later in the week, but I just ordered the cable set from Elecraft. It is supposed to have everything covered. You might just want to look at it. On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 11:02 AM, Kevin Cozens ke...@ve3syb.ca wrote: On 12-08-20 08:44 AM, Jeff Herr wrote: This is a radio shack item? If it is that doesn't help us here in Canada. The stores we knew as Radio Shack closed some years ago and their replacement doesn't carry much in the way of cables anywhere close to that. I tried a while back to find a M-M 2.5mm/3.5mm stereo cable to connect a small camcorder to a pocket projector. I didn't have much luck finding anything locally. There was a reasonably priced one located in Australia but I felt that was a bit far to go for a simple cable. -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |Nerds make the shiny things that distract Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 | the mouth-breathers, and that's why we're | powerful! #include disclaimer/favourite | --Chris Hardwick __ 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 -- Jim K0XU j...@rhodesend.net __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 2.5mm 3conductor RX I/Q to 3.5mm 3conductor soundcard line input cable
Hi Kevin, I just use a standard 3.5 mm stereo cable with a 3.5 to 2.5mm adapter plug on one end. Got them both at the local Radio Shack, but other stores carry these cables and little adapters. GL and VY 73, Lance On 8/22/2012 4:02 PM, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 12-08-20 08:44 AM, Jeff Herr wrote: This is a radio shack item? If it is that doesn't help us here in Canada. The stores we knew as Radio Shack closed some years ago and their replacement doesn't carry much in the way of cables anywhere close to that. I tried a while back to find a M-M 2.5mm/3.5mm stereo cable to connect a small camcorder to a pocket projector. I didn't have much luck finding anything locally. There was a reasonably priced one located in Australia but I felt that was a bit far to go for a simple cable. -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ, E6M) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 2.5mm 3conductor RX I/Q to 3.5mm 3conductor soundcard line input cable
We -strongly-recommend that 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapters are not plugged directly into the IQ jack on the KX3. They can easily damage the jack if they are bumped, due to their longer lever arm when sticking out of the jack. The 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable in the KX3-PCKT has a molded 2.5mm right angle plug that minimizes the chance of damaging the jack. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Aug 22, 2012, at 3:00 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ w...@q.com wrote: Hi Kevin, I just use a standard 3.5 mm stereo cable with a 3.5 to 2.5mm adapter plug on one end. Got them both at the local Radio Shack, but other stores carry these cables and little adapters. GL and VY 73, Lance __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 2.5mm 3conductor RX I/Q to 3.5mm 3conductor soundcard line input cable
Thanks for the warning! This is really good guidance. Your new cable set package will solve all the problems -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 7:59 PM To: w...@q.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 2.5mm 3conductor RX I/Q to 3.5mm 3conductor soundcard line input cable We -strongly-recommend that 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapters are not plugged directly into the IQ jack on the KX3. They can easily damage the jack if they are bumped, due to their longer lever arm when sticking out of the jack. The 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable in the KX3-PCKT has a molded 2.5mm right angle plug that minimizes the chance of damaging the jack. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Aug 22, 2012, at 3:00 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ w...@q.com wrote: Hi Kevin, I just use a standard 3.5 mm stereo cable with a 3.5 to 2.5mm adapter plug on one end. Got them both at the local Radio Shack, but other stores carry these cables and little adapters. GL and VY 73, Lance __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 2.5mm 3conductor RX I/Q to 3.5mm 3conductor soundcard line input cable
The combination that scares me is plugging in an older headset like my Heil Proset which has a 1/4 phones plug. Through a bulky 1/4 to 1/8 adapter, there is a lot of mass hanging off the PHONES connector on the KX3. Sure wish the new cable package included a right-angle 3.5 male to 1/4 inline female. Or even a right-angle 3.5 male to 3.5 inline female. At least that would put the big, bulky stuff down on the desktop. You offer a right-angle audio-out connector for digital ops but not for CW and SSB ops! /Rick N6XI On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 7:58 PM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: We -strongly-recommend that 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapters are not plugged directly into the IQ jack on the KX3. They can easily damage the jack if they are bumped, due to their longer lever arm when sticking out of the jack. The 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable in the KX3-PCKT has a molded 2.5mm right angle plug that minimizes the chance of damaging the jack. -- Rick Tavan N6XI Truckee, CA __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 2.5mm 3conductor RX I/Q to 3.5mm 3conductor soundcard line input cable
I believe they have one - whether your store does or not is another issue. I haven't found it locally. Elecraft recommends a pigtail cable to reduce strain on the board. There are some for sale on the internet (from China) but buy at least two because they are not the best quality. Maybe someone else can cite a dependable source. Buck k4ia K3 # 101 KX3 #715 On 8/20/2012 8:44 AM, Jeff Herr wrote: This is a radio shack item? WW6L __ 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 __ 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
[Elecraft] 2.5mm 3conductor RX I/Q to 3.5mm 3conductor soundcard line input cable
This is a radio shack item? WW6L __ 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
