HI Buddy,

I figured that utility program was the same one used to update the rig.

I'm going to try my local radio shack store first to get the cord I want.

Apparently Elecraft supplies the radio with a right angle cord for the power
supply.

73,

Eric
KU3I



-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 4:28 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Elecraft kx3

Hi,

Yep. In fact, that=92s exactly what you use to upload new firmware.

I=92ve actually got a source for a nice heavy duty power cord. I just = have
to find it again. There=92s only one thing. To put less stress on = the
connectors, Elecraft recommends using right angle connectors. I = found such
adapters on eBay; I=92ll get you an item number if you=92re = interested. Or
maybe I=92ll just bring you a couple when I see you in =
November.=20

The cable is nice heavy wire, at least 16 gauge. It came from somewhere =
that sells lots of stuff for APRS, but I can=92t remember the name of = it.
I=92m sure I have it bookmarked though.

On Jun 27, 2014, at 7:23 PM, Eric Clegg <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> HI Jim,
> Thanks for the helpful info.
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> Can the Elecraft KX3 Utility
> be used to update the firmware on the KX3?
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> I think I'll be able to find a cable with a cigarette lighter plug on 
>=
one
> end and the proper barrel connector to fit the kx3 power socket.
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> I have a cable like this that I use with my FT817ND and my samlex =
power
> supply.
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> Unfortunately the Yaesu has a thinner barrel connector.
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> Thanks once again for the information.
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> Eric
> KU3I