Cable for KX2 and KPXA-100

[Tim McDonough N9PUZ]

I have a KX2/KPXA-100 combination. I'd like to be able to physically
separate the two more than the factory supplied cables will allow. Any
problems with adding a 2 or 3 foot extension to the KX2ACBL data/control
cable that runs between the two?

Tim / N9PUZ
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[Don Wilhelm]

Tim,

I suspect no one knows the answer because it has not been tested.
If you can find a 2 to 3 foot long TRRS plug to TRRS jack cable
(extension cable), it should be easy enough to give it a try.  If it
works, then it works.
If you have problems, be prepared to remove that extension to see if it
is the problem.
This is not an official Elecraft answer, I am just indicating that there
is an easy way to try the extension.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/9/2018 8:20 AM, Tim N9PUZ wrote:
> I have a KX2/KPXA-100 combination. I'd like to be able to physically
> separate the two more than the factory supplied cables will allow. Any
> problems with adding a 2 or 3 foot extension to the KX2ACBL data/control
> cable that runs between the two?
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[George Danner-2]

Tim,
I made an adaptor to use my KX3 KXPA portable when I removed it from my
truck.
I used a headset with foot pedal PTT (or more descriptively - "stomp to
talk").
Obviously I did not remove the cabling that was in the truck going to a tool
box in the bed.
My home made cables are about 5' including a home made adaptor for a cat 6
jumper.
Two years ago, I used this configuration for field day interfaced to a
computer as well - did not use a soundcard.
The KX3 works fine in this configuration - not a KX2 - suspect they are
similar to interface.

73
George AI4VZ

-----Original Message-----
From: Don Wilhelm
Sent: Friday, March 9, 2018 5:55 PM
To: Tim N9PUZ ; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Cable for KX2 and KPXA-100

Tim,

I suspect no one knows the answer because it has not been tested.
If you can find a 2 to 3 foot long TRRS plug to TRRS jack cable
(extension cable), it should be easy enough to give it a try.  If it
works, then it works.
If you have problems, be prepared to remove that extension to see if it
is the problem.
This is not an official Elecraft answer, I am just indicating that there
is an easy way to try the extension.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/9/2018 8:20 AM, Tim N9PUZ wrote:
> I have a KX2/KPXA-100 combination. I'd like to be able to physically
> separate the two more than the factory supplied cables will allow. Any
> problems with adding a 2 or 3 foot extension to the KX2ACBL data/control
> cable that runs between the two?
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