Like many on this list I have wired up an automotive relay (with protection diode) to power multiple devices from the K3 switched power jack. Wouldn't this make a great product from Elecraft? It would be in a nice, K3-matching box with extra room for spare mojo AND, if I were designing it, at least one power on LED or even better an overly complex set of status lights that would flash out patterns with the W2 when they power up together or even a voice that said, "Good Morning, Dave." Mounting ears allow it to be mounted under a shelf or desk. It would have multiple outlets, both RCA and QRP Coaxial, a 20-amp capability, AND a bypass switch to power devices when the K3 was not on if needed. For example, I have a Top Ten Devices band decoder and relay box that are powered from the K3 relay, but when I use a rig other than the K3 I still need power for manual antenna switching and for using the W2.
Currently Elecraft has produced the W2 and PR6 to be powered from the K3 acc jack. Will the P3 also be powered from there? That leaves the K3 power jack over-subscribed, not to mention those of us who will be buying a second W2 to accomodate the high-power VHF/UHF sensor WHEN it becomes available (if I may indulge in wishful thinking).
73, Eric WD6DBM
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