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Bruce Nourish

KX2 Power Connector

Hi folks,

From the pictures it looks like the KX2 power connector is different from
that of the KX1/3, but in Eric's podcast interview he seemed to suggest it
was the same. Could someone who knows for sure clarify?

Bruce
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Matt Zilmer-3

Re: KX2 Power Connector

The KX2 DC power connector is exactly the same as KX3, PX3, etc.: 2.1mm
ID, 5.5mm OD.

73,

matt W6NIA

On 5/24/2016 9:07 AM, Bruce Nourish wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> From the pictures it looks like the KX2 power connector is different from
> that of the KX1/3, but in Eric's podcast interview he seemed to suggest it
> was the same. Could someone who knows for sure clarify?
>
> Bruce
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Bruce Nourish

Re: KX2 Power Connector

Perfect, thanks. These packs might make nice external power for the KX3.

...also might make great internal power for the KX3 ;-)

On Tue, May 24, 2016, 09:19 Matt Zilmer <[hidden email]> wrote:

> The KX2 DC power connector is exactly the same as KX3, PX3, etc.: 2.1mm
> ID, 5.5mm OD.
>
> 73,
>
> matt W6NIA
>
>
>
> On 5/24/2016 9:07 AM, Bruce Nourish wrote:
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > From the pictures it looks like the KX2 power connector is different
> from
> > that of the KX1/3, but in Eric's podcast interview he seemed to suggest
> it
> > was the same. Could someone who knows for sure clarify?
> >
> > Bruce
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wayne burdick

Re: KX2 Power Connector

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In reply to this post by Matt Zilmer-3

The reason it looks different is that the jack itself is now mounted flush with the panel, in a rectangular hole. On all previous rigs, we used a round hole and recessed the jack.

Wayne

On May 24, 2016, at 9:18 AM, Matt Zilmer <[hidden email]> wrote:

> The KX2 DC power connector is exactly the same as KX3, PX3, etc.: 2.1mm ID, 5.5mm OD.
>
> 73,
>
> matt W6NIA
>
>
>
> On 5/24/2016 9:07 AM, Bruce Nourish wrote:
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> From the pictures it looks like the KX2 power connector is different from
>> that of the KX1/3, but in Eric's podcast interview he seemed to suggest it
>> was the same. Could someone who knows for sure clarify?
>>
>> Bruce
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Nr4c

Re: KX2 Power Connector

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The end-view on page 5 of the manual is called out as the standard Elecraft 5.5 X2.1 mm coaxial power connector with positive center pin.

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...nr4c. bill

> On May 24, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Bruce Nourish <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
>> From the pictures it looks like the KX2 power connector is different from
> that of the KX1/3, but in Eric's podcast interview he seemed to suggest it
> was the same. Could someone who knows for sure clarify?
>
> Bruce
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wayne burdick

Re: KX2 Power Connector

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Both KX2 and KX3 are supplied with a power cable that has a right-angle plug compatible with this jack.

If you need additional making plugs for battery packs, etc., we suggest digikey.com p/n CP3-1000-ND, the same plug we use on our KXBT2.

Wayne
N6KR

On May 24, 2016, at 11:03 AM, Nr4c <[hidden email]> wrote:

> The end-view on page 5 of the manual is called out as the standard Elecraft 5.5 X2.1 mm coaxial power connector with positive center pin.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
>> On May 24, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Bruce Nourish <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>>> From the pictures it looks like the KX2 power connector is different from
>> that of the KX1/3, but in Eric's podcast interview he seemed to suggest it
>> was the same. Could someone who knows for sure clarify?
>>
>> Bruce
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