Re: [Elecraft] extension of the length of the K3/KPA acc cable

[Ken K6MR]

You can buy Amphenol cables that are 15 wire with any combination of connectors 
you want from places like Mouser and Digikey.

Ken K6MR

From: Eric Norris
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:57
To: Howard Sherer
Cc: elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] extension of the length of the K3/KPA acc cable

In my book, get an N6TV Y-Box V3, he can supply proper cables of any
length.

73 Eric WD6DBM

On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 10:27 AM Howard Sherer  wrote:

> I have the older style thick heavy cable from Elecraft for connection
> between the K3 and the KPA amp. It is just a little too short to fit my
> application. What is the best way to extend its length without  any pin
> conflicts to the missing pins? Can a standard VGA cable be used on the K2
> side?
>
> Howard AE3T
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Re: [Elecraft] extension of the length of the K3/KPA acc cable

[Rick Bates, NK7I]

In a post long ago, 2 meters was posted by Elecraft, as the max end-end 
length of the ACC cabling (two sections of stock cable).  Cabling longer 
than that /MAY /affect the signal timing, causing errors (their words).  
I ran my temporary station that way (for a couple years) until I got the 
new shack room built and had no issues with cabling.


The cost of the proper cable from Elecraft is reasonable or there are 
other sources (at your own risk).  You bought a Ferrari of a radio, are 
you going to cripple it with questionable tires?  Don't cheap out, do it 
right.


I also agree, the N6TV boxes (and cables) simplify the wiring (not 
neaten to any great extent but it helps, it's great but not miraculous 
:-P) .  If you go that route, Bob will work with you for the proper 
pieces based on your needs.  Neatness helps minimize noise and other 
issues too.


73,
Rick NK7I


On 10/20/2020 12:55 PM, Eric Norris wrote:

In my book, get an N6TV Y-Box V3, he can supply proper cables of any
length.

73 Eric WD6DBM

On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 10:27 AM Howard Sherer  wrote:


I have the older style thick heavy cable from Elecraft for connection
between the K3 and the KPA amp. It is just a little too short to fit my
application. What is the best way to extend its length without  any pin
conflicts to the missing pins? Can a standard VGA cable be used on the K2
side?

Howard AE3T
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Re: [Elecraft] extension of the length of the K3/KPA acc cable

[Eric Norris]

In my book, get an N6TV Y-Box V3, he can supply proper cables of any
length.

73 Eric WD6DBM

On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 10:27 AM Howard Sherer  wrote:

> I have the older style thick heavy cable from Elecraft for connection
> between the K3 and the KPA amp. It is just a little too short to fit my
> application. What is the best way to extend its length without  any pin
> conflicts to the missing pins? Can a standard VGA cable be used on the K2
> side?
>
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Re: [Elecraft] extension of the length of the K3/KPA acc cable

[Rajiv Dewan via Elecraft]

The VGA cables are no good. Although they have 15 pins on each side, many are 
not through wired.  Many important pins are not connected at all, and some are 
shorted inside.

Raj

> On Oct 20, 2020, at 1:26 PM, Howard Sherer  wrote:
> 
> I have the older style thick heavy cable from Elecraft for connection
> between the K3 and the KPA amp. It is just a little too short to fit my
> application. What is the best way to extend its length without  any pin
> conflicts to the missing pins? Can a standard VGA cable be used on the K2
> side?
> 
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[Elecraft] extension of the length of the K3/KPA acc cable

[Howard Sherer]

I have the older style thick heavy cable from Elecraft for connection
between the K3 and the KPA amp. It is just a little too short to fit my
application. What is the best way to extend its length without  any pin
conflicts to the missing pins? Can a standard VGA cable be used on the K2
side?

Howard AE3T
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