Y-BOX v1.3 Closeout Pricing; New Y-BOX v2.1 Now In Stock

I have original versions of the Y-Box. Although it worked, I never liked
using multiple Y's on the ACC jack and this box eliminated the clutter.
Both of mine work perfectly. Also Bob is very responsive and a great guy
do business with.

I assume that the amplifier port has certain terminals not connected, the
Elecraft cable is missing these pins. Are there devices that need these
pins?  Is it possible that someone would need four unmodified ACC jacks?

John KK9A


Thu Jan 25 23:57:55 EST 2018  N6TV wrote:

To review, the Y-BOX provides a reliable and convenient way to connect the
K3 ACC port to multiple devices, including the KAT500, KPA500, KPA1500,
band decoders, DigiKeyers, RemoteRig boxes, etc.  The Y-BOX replaces any
15-pin Y-Cables you may already be using.

While supplies last (I only have a few left), the original "Version 1.3"
Y-BOX will be sold for only $129 ea. (originally $139).  Order this version
if you don't have a SteppIR controller, or don't have a requirement to
power a KPA500 or KPA1500 on or off remotely.  Version 1.3 requires an
Elecraft KPAK3AUX cable (not supplied) for connecting the Y-BOX to an
Elecraft amplifier or tuner.

For the eham.net reviews, please see
https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13296

The new "Version 2.1" Y-BOX dedicates one connector for a KAT500, KPA500,
or KPA1500, with no KPAK3AUX cable required.  Simply connect an economical
15-pin M/F cable (but not a VGA cable) between the Y-BOX v2.1 "AMP AUX"
port and your Elecraft device.  The Y-BOX will connect only the required
lines, emulating the wiring of the KPAK3AUX cable.

Version 2.1 also adds two new internal headers. The first is optionally
used to open the keying line to the amplifier, providing convenient RCA
connectors for SteppIR owners with a SteppIR Tuning Relay (a device which
opens the keying line whenever the antenna is tuning).

The second header optionally connects the DIGOUT1 line of the K3 to the
Elecraft amplifier's PWR ON pin, so you can remotely power the amp. ON or
OFF with a simple K3 macro, or your K3 logging software.  This technique is
documented in the K3 Remote Owner's Manual
<http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3%20Remote%20Owner's%20Manual%20%20Rev%20D.pdf>,
on page 21.  With the Y-BOX version 2.1 and a 15-pin M/F DE-15 cable, no K3
to KPA500 cable modification is required; the required connection is made
inside the Y-BOX.

Version 2.1 is now available to order, priced at $139 ea.  Here's a direct
link to the order form:

https://goo.gl/forms/Guu6OC6NinTlasY93

For more details and photos, please see https://bit.ly/Y-BOX (freshly
updated to show what's new in version 2.1).

Thanks again for all your support and encouragement.

73,
Bob, N6TV

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[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

On Fri, Jan 26, 2018 at 5:53 AM, [hidden email] <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I have original versions of the Y-Box.
> Both of mine work perfectly. Also Bob is very responsive and a great guy
> do business with.
>

Thanks John.


> I assume that the amplifier port has certain terminals not connected, the
> Elecraft cable is missing these pins. Are there devices that need these
> pins?


The amplifier port on the Y-BOX v.2.1 (labeled "To AMP AUX") normally has
no connection on pins 1, 4, 6, 7, and 8.  The AUX port on the Amplifier
uses these pins for special purposes not related to the K3, as documented
in amplifier manuals.  For example, pin 1 and pin 6 on the amp. are used
with Icom radios to get Band Data.  Pin 7 can be connected to an audio
alarm (drives low for fault).

Using a standalone Y-BOX connected to the amplifier AUX with a 15-pin M/F
cable, you can "break out" these special pins to any of the four RCA ports,
making it easier to connect non-Elecraft devices to an Elecraft amp.


> Is it possible that someone would need four unmodified ACC jacks?
>

The four "unmodified" jacks on the Y-BOX v1.3 could be used with:

   1. KPAK3AUX cable (to an amp)
   2. Remote Rig cable
   3. microHAM MK2R+ SO2R box
   4. Top Ten Band Decoder / Antenna switch

(Since none of these cables wire all 15 pins; connecting them all in
parallel works fine).

73,
Bob, N6TV
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[Joe Subich, W4TV-4]

 > The four "unmodified" jacks on the Y-BOX v1.3 could be used with:
 >
 >     3. microHAM MK2R+ SO2R box

or other microHAM interface (MK II, DK II, USB Interface III).  microHAM
uses FSK and PTT connections via the AUX jack.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 1/26/2018 10:46 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:

> On Fri, Jan 26, 2018 at 5:53 AM, [hidden email] <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> I have original versions of the Y-Box.
>> Both of mine work perfectly. Also Bob is very responsive and a great guy
>> do business with.
>>
>
> Thanks John.
>
>
>> I assume that the amplifier port has certain terminals not connected, the
>> Elecraft cable is missing these pins. Are there devices that need these
>> pins?
>
>
> The amplifier port on the Y-BOX v.2.1 (labeled "To AMP AUX") normally has
> no connection on pins 1, 4, 6, 7, and 8.  The AUX port on the Amplifier
> uses these pins for special purposes not related to the K3, as documented
> in amplifier manuals.  For example, pin 1 and pin 6 on the amp. are used
> with Icom radios to get Band Data.  Pin 7 can be connected to an audio
> alarm (drives low for fault).
>
> Using a standalone Y-BOX connected to the amplifier AUX with a 15-pin M/F
> cable, you can "break out" these special pins to any of the four RCA ports,
> making it easier to connect non-Elecraft devices to an Elecraft amp.
>
>
>> Is it possible that someone would need four unmodified ACC jacks?
>>
>
> The four "unmodified" jacks on the Y-BOX v1.3 could be used with:
>
>     1. KPAK3AUX cable (to an amp)
>     2. Remote Rig cable
>     3. microHAM MK2R+ SO2R box
>     4. Top Ten Band Decoder / Antenna switch
>
> (Since none of these cables wire all 15 pins; connecting them all in
> parallel works fine).
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
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