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hhoyt

PX3 question

Stan,

If you position the PX3 to the left of the KX3, the two units can be
positioned within 0.5" of each other when using all right-angle plugs,
which makes the combined chassis width 13.5".

We make a #33-100 KX3 & PX3 DC Power Splitter which helps facilitate
neat cable management for users of the KX3 & PX3
(https://proaudioeng.com/accessories/). If you are using straight plugs
for your headset, you can position them as much as 2.25" apart and still
use the splitter.

You could also reverse the positions, in which case if you are using the
splitter the PX3 can be positioned up to 1.25" to the right of the KX3,
and you would have to use a right-angle BNC for the antenna connector.

An additional 1" or more of separation can be achieved by removing the
heatshrink and tape holding the two conductors of the splitter if necessary.

Cheers & 73,

Howie - WA4PSC
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Charlie T, K3ICH

Re: PX3 question

Waddaya bet some entrepreneur makes a rear box so both can be a single solid
unit?

Howzatt for cool?

Of course, there's always duct tape.

Chas
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Hoyt" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 12:18 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] PX3 question

> Stan,
>
> If you position the PX3 to the left of the KX3, the two units can be
> positioned within 0.5" of each other when using all right-angle plugs,
> which makes the combined chassis width 13.5".
>
> We make a #33-100 KX3 & PX3 DC Power Splitter which helps facilitate neat
> cable management for users of the KX3 & PX3
> (https://proaudioeng.com/accessories/). If you are using straight plugs
> for your headset, you can position them as much as 2.25" apart and still
> use the splitter.
>
> You could also reverse the positions, in which case if you are using the
> splitter the PX3 can be positioned up to 1.25" to the right of the KX3,
> and you would have to use a right-angle BNC for the antenna connector.
>
> An additional 1" or more of separation can be achieved by removing the
> heatshrink and tape holding the two conductors of the splitter if
> necessary.
>
> Cheers & 73,
>
> Howie - WA4PSC
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Bob N3MNT

Re: PX3 question

Nice idea, but mounting the PX3 behind the KX3 as one unit would impact the cooling.

Charlie T, K3ICH

Re: PX3 question

Who said anything about "behind"?

That's the last place I'd want the PX3.

The previous email stated that the package would be about 13½ inches wide
using right angle cables.

Chas
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 question

> Nice idea, but mounting the PX3 behind the KX3 as one unit would impact
> the
> cooling.
>
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wayne burdick

Re: PX3 question

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The entire premise behind the KX-Line is that you can quickly disconnect the KX3 from the PX3 and KXPA100, then take the rig to field sites where minimum size/weight/cables/current drain are important criteria. Examples: living room easy chair, breakfast nook, yagi feed-point, mobile, HF pack, bicycle, motorcycle, tree fort, laundromat, Starbucks, 747, dentist, tanning salon, confessional....you get the idea.

Wayne
N6KR

On Dec 10, 2014, at 5:24 AM, "Charlie T, K3ICH" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Waddaya bet some entrepreneur makes a rear box so both can be a single solid unit?
>
> Howzatt for cool?
>
> Of course, there's always duct tape.
>
> Chas
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Howard Hoyt" <[hidden email]>
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 12:18 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] PX3 question
>
>
>> Stan,
>>
>> If you position the PX3 to the left of the KX3, the two units can be positioned within 0.5" of each other when using all right-angle plugs, which makes the combined chassis width 13.5".
>>
>> We make a #33-100 KX3 & PX3 DC Power Splitter which helps facilitate neat cable management for users of the KX3 & PX3 (https://proaudioeng.com/accessories/). If you are using straight plugs for your headset, you can position them as much as 2.25" apart and still use the splitter.
>>
>> You could also reverse the positions, in which case if you are using the splitter the PX3 can be positioned up to 1.25" to the right of the KX3, and you would have to use a right-angle BNC for the antenna connector.
>>
>> An additional 1" or more of separation can be achieved by removing the heatshrink and tape holding the two conductors of the splitter if necessary.
>>
>> Cheers & 73,
>>
>> Howie - WA4PSC
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Al Gulseth-2

Re: PX3 question

Yep, I can see it now:

"Father, I have sinned by staying home to operate my KX3 in the CW contest
instead of coming to Mass."

"You are forgiven, my son. By the way, what's that strange beeping sound I'm
hearing?"

73, Al

On Wed December 10 2014 10:46:11 am Wayne Burdick wrote:

> The entire premise behind the KX-Line is that you can quickly disconnect
> the KX3 from the PX3 and KXPA100, then take the rig to field sites where
> minimum size/weight/cables/current drain are important criteria. Examples:
>... confessional....you get the idea.
>
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> On Dec 10, 2014, at 5:24 AM, "Charlie T, K3ICH" <[hidden email]> wrote:
> > Waddaya bet some entrepreneur makes a rear box so both can be a single
> > solid unit?
> >
> > Howzatt for cool?
> >
> > Of course, there's always duct tape.
> >
> > Chas
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Howard Hoyt" <[hidden email]>
> > To: <[hidden email]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 12:18 AM
> > Subject: [Elecraft] PX3 question
> >
> >> Stan,
> >>
> >> If you position the PX3 to the left of the KX3, the two units can be
> >> positioned within 0.5" of each other when using all right-angle plugs,
> >> which makes the combined chassis width 13.5".
> >>
> >> We make a #33-100 KX3 & PX3 DC Power Splitter which helps facilitate
> >> neat cable management for users of the KX3 & PX3
> >> (https://proaudioeng.com/accessories/). If you are using straight plugs
> >> for your headset, you can position them as much as 2.25" apart and still
> >> use the splitter.
> >>
> >> You could also reverse the positions, in which case if you are using the
> >> splitter the PX3 can be positioned up to 1.25" to the right of the KX3,
> >> and you would have to use a right-angle BNC for the antenna connector.
> >>
> >> An additional 1" or more of separation can be achieved by removing the
> >> heatshrink and tape holding the two conductors of the splitter if
> >> necessary.
> >>
> >> Cheers & 73,
> >>
> >> Howie - WA4PSC
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stan levandowski

Re: PX3 question

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Sounds like I've finally "arrived" -- I could never afford an "S Line"
and I can't justify a "K line" but at least I'll have a "KX3 Line." Now
I'd just like to see it stated in a print ad in QST and I'll die a happy
ham!

73, Stan WB2LQF

On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> The entire premise behind the KX-Line
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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: PX3 question

Stan,

Which part stated in print? Perhaps this includes
some extreme examples: "Examples: living room easy
chair, breakfast nook, yagi feed-point, mobile, HF
pack, bicycle, motorcycle, tree fort, laundromat,
Starbucks, 747, dentist, tanning salon,
confessional....you get the idea." My dentist
would sure not allow it :-)

Phil W7OX

On 12/10/14 9:44 AM, stan levandowski wrote:

> Sounds like I've finally "arrived" -- I could
> never afford an "S Line" and I can't justify a
> "K line" but at least I'll have a "KX3 Line."
> Now I'd just like to see it stated in a print
> ad in QST and I'll die a happy ham!
>
>
> 73, Stan WB2LQF
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Wayne Burdick
> wrote:
>
>> The entire premise behind the KX-Line

Frank Krozel

Re: PX3 question

No boats huh?
Frank KG9H

On Dec 10, 2014, at 11:59 AM, Phil Wheeler <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Stan,
>
> Which part stated in print? Perhaps this includes some extreme examples: "Examples: living room easy chair, breakfast nook, yagi feed-point, mobile, HF pack, bicycle, motorcycle, tree fort, laundromat, Starbucks, 747, dentist, tanning salon, confessional....you get the idea." My dentist would sure not allow it :-)
>
> Phil W7OX
>
> On 12/10/14 9:44 AM, stan levandowski wrote:
>> Sounds like I've finally "arrived" -- I could never afford an "S Line" and I can't justify a "K line" but at least I'll have a "KX3 Line." Now I'd just like to see it stated in a print ad in QST and I'll die a happy ham!
>>
>>
>> 73, Stan WB2LQF
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>
>>> The entire premise behind the KX-Line
>
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hhoyt

Re: PX3 question

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Now THERE'S a novel ham activity: COTA : Confessionals On The Air!!!

Keep on designing the good stuff, Wayne!

Howie - WA4PSC

On 12/10/2014 11:46 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> The entire premise behind the KX-Line is that you can quickly disconnect the KX3 from the PX3 and KXPA100, then take the rig to field sites where minimum size/weight/cables/current drain are important criteria. Examples: living room easy chair, breakfast nook, yagi feed-point, mobile, HF pack, bicycle, motorcycle, tree fort, laundromat, Starbucks, 747, dentist, tanning salon, confessional....you get the idea.
>
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
> On Dec 10, 2014, at 5:24 AM, "Charlie T, K3ICH" <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Waddaya bet some entrepreneur makes a rear box so both can be a single solid unit?
>>
>> Howzatt for cool?
>>
>> Of course, there's always duct tape.
>>
>> Chas

Phil Wheeler-2

Re: PX3 question

Hmm .. this could result in some very long QSOs,
Howie :-)

Phil W7OX

On 12/10/14 11:21 AM, Howard Hoyt wrote:

> Now THERE'S a novel ham activity: COTA :
> Confessionals On The Air!!!
>
> Keep on designing the good stuff, Wayne!
>
> Howie - WA4PSC
>
>
>
>
> On 12/10/2014 11:46 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> The entire premise behind the KX-Line is that
>> you can quickly disconnect the KX3 from the PX3
>> and KXPA100, then take the rig to field sites
>> where minimum size/weight/cables/current drain
>> are important criteria. Examples: living room
>> easy chair, breakfast nook, yagi feed-point,
>> mobile, HF pack, bicycle, motorcycle, tree
>> fort, laundromat, Starbucks, 747, dentist,
>> tanning salon, confessional....you get the idea.
>>
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>>
>> On Dec 10, 2014, at 5:24 AM, "Charlie T, K3ICH"
>> <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>> Waddaya bet some entrepreneur makes a rear box
>>> so both can be a single solid unit?
>>>
>>> Howzatt for cool?
>>>
>>> Of course, there's always duct tape.
>>>
>>> Chas