[Elecraft] XG3 cable

2013-06-01 Thread Howard K2HK
Conclusion to lost (?) XG3 cable. With the pinout supplied by Dave, G3GJP, and some junk that I had in the shack I was able to make up the XG3 cable. The probable cause of my dilemma and solution was TOO MUCH JUNK in the shack. Think I'll spend the $30 bucks on dinner tonight. Anyone needing

[Elecraft] XG3 cable

2011-09-28 Thread ab2tc
Hi, I have decided I want to fire up the XG3 utility and change some of the preprogrammed frequencies. I am having a little trouble identifying the cable which I apparently threw in a drawer with a lot of similar looking cables. The one that I think is the right one is labeled Skytronic high

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 cable

2011-09-28 Thread VE3NFK
Hi Knut I have my new - unused unit on my desk - the cable is in a bag E850369 'Serial Cable Assembly' it is black with a female DB9 connector and miniature headphone type plug on the other end It is about 6' long- good luck - i feel your pain :-) 73 John VE3NFK -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 cable

2011-09-28 Thread VE3NFK
PS - edited to add - there are no names/marking on cable; and 'skytronic' is a brand name for a series of different cables. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG3-cable-tp6841887p6841953.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 cable

2011-09-28 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
You can also use your ohmmeter or any continuity checker and confirm the wiring. It's just three wires. See the last page of your Owner's manual for the connections. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Hi Knut I have my new - unused unit on my desk - the cable is in a bag E850369 'Serial

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 cable

2011-09-28 Thread ab2tc
Yeah, I found the right one in a bag and without markings as you describe. It's working fine and I have changed my frequencies. Sorry for the bandwidth. AB2TC - Knut VE3NFK wrote: PS - edited to add - there are no names/marking on cable; and 'skytronic' is a brand name for a series of