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I use Logger32 for logging and it has occurred to me I could connect my K3 to my laptop to get automatic band-logging.
I run a K3, KPA500 & P3. Can I use the RS232 connector on the K3 to connect to my laptop? Currently I use that connector to connect to the P3.
Help would be appreciated.
Keith G3TTC

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Rick Tavan-2

Re: CAT on K3

Sure, Keith. Connect the K3 RS232 port to the P3 and the P3 to your
computer.

73,

/Rick N6XI

On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 6:34 AM Keith Orchard via Elecraft <
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> I use Logger32 for logging and it has occurred to me I could connect my K3
> to my laptop to get automatic band-logging.
> I run a K3, KPA500 & P3. Can I use the RS232 connector on the K3 to
> connect to my laptop? Currently I use that connector to connect to the P3.
> Help would be appreciated.
> Keith G3TTC
>
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Larry Shapiro

K3 with N connectors ?

Good morning all.

Quick question.
I recently bought a nice K3 ser # 89xx ,and it came with 2 N connectors on
the back instead of the usual UHF SO-239.
The seller said it came from the factory that way.
Is this common ?
I have never seen this before.
Thank you,
Larry k6ro

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Don Wilhelm

Re: K3 with N connectors ?

Larry,

One local ham had me change the UHF SO239 connectors to N connectors
because he does not trust the UHF connectors.
I know he recently sold it, maybe it is the same one.
It is easy to change them back to UHF type, but it definitely did not
come from the factory that way.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/10/2021 11:44 AM, Larry Shapiro wrote:
>
> Good morning all.
>
> Quick question.
> I recently bought a nice K3 ser # 89xx ,and it came with 2 N connectors
> on the back instead of the usual UHF SO-239.
> The seller said it came from the factory that way.
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Jim Rhodes-2

Re: K3 with N connectors ?

My K3 Has all BNC connectors on the back. My preference as it travels some
for Field Day, special events, etc. Makes it quicker and easier to set up
and take down.

On Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Larry,
>
> One local ham had me change the UHF SO239 connectors to N connectors
> because he does not trust the UHF connectors.
> I know he recently sold it, maybe it is the same one.
> It is easy to change them back to UHF type, but it definitely did not
> come from the factory that way.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/10/2021 11:44 AM, Larry Shapiro wrote:
> >
> > Good morning all.
> >
> > Quick question.
> > I recently bought a nice K3 ser # 89xx ,and it came with 2 N connectors
> > on the back instead of the usual UHF SO-239.
> > The seller said it came from the factory that way.
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Mark Goldberg

Re: K3 with N connectors ?

In reply to this post by Larry Shapiro

Not to start a flame war about N vs UHF connectors, I prefer N and
built my KPA500 and Hardrock 50 amps with them. My KX3 remains BNC,
and any cable I have that is disconnected often is a BNC, sometimes
with a BNC male to N female adapter, which are really common. No one
but Hams still use PL259/SO239 connectors. The flange type four screw
panel mount connectors are interchangeable. Change them back if you
really want to. I now have really good interconnects with N connectors
on my radios, switches and amplifiers. Since Hams don't like them, you
can find really cheap, really good cables with N connectors at
Hamfests, whenever they come back again. By good, I mean double
shielded or heliax cable. It makes a big difference in terms of RF
leakage compared to the 75% braid crap if you have multiple radios. I
also make my own cables with real Amphenol (and other good brand)
connectors.

I've found surplus heliax cables from Cell Tower installs and test
setups made of the really expensive Gore Teflon cable for pennies on
the dollar. Real Amphenol silver plated connectors and adapters are
common, also very reasonable.

73,

Mark
W7MLG

On Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 8:45 AM Larry Shapiro <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
>
> Good morning all.
>
> Quick question.
> I recently bought a nice K3 ser # 89xx ,and it came with 2 N connectors on
> the back instead of the usual UHF SO-239.
> The seller said it came from the factory that way.
> Is this common ?
> I have never seen this before.
> Thank you,
> Larry k6ro
>
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Larry Shapiro

Re: K3 with N connectors ?

Thanks guys for all the great info..appreciate it,
Larry k6ro

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From: Mark Goldberg
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2021 10:45 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 with N connectors ?

Not to start a flame war about N vs UHF connectors, I prefer N and
built my KPA500 and Hardrock 50 amps with them. My KX3 remains BNC,
and any cable I have that is disconnected often is a BNC, sometimes
with a BNC male to N female adapter, which are really common. No one
but Hams still use PL259/SO239 connectors. The flange type four screw
panel mount connectors are interchangeable. Change them back if you
really want to. I now have really good interconnects with N connectors
on my radios, switches and amplifiers. Since Hams don't like them, you
can find really cheap, really good cables with N connectors at
Hamfests, whenever they come back again. By good, I mean double
shielded or heliax cable. It makes a big difference in terms of RF
leakage compared to the 75% braid crap if you have multiple radios. I
also make my own cables with real Amphenol (and other good brand)
connectors.

I've found surplus heliax cables from Cell Tower installs and test
setups made of the really expensive Gore Teflon cable for pennies on
the dollar. Real Amphenol silver plated connectors and adapters are
common, also very reasonable.

73,

Mark
W7MLG

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