Data Connection - ELECRAFT K POD Owner's Manual

Data Connection

K4 Transceiver
Connect the supplied K4/computer USB cable between the USB-B connector on the K-Pod and one of the K4's
three USB-A connectors. The radio will power the K-Pod via this cable, eliminating the need to provide power
to the K-Pod's connector. A longer USB cable may be substituted if desired.
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K3 Transceiver
Connect the supplied data cable between the RADIO connector on the K-Pod and the data connector on your
K3. The K3 data connector is on the bottom of the K3 near the front panel as shown in Figure 2. If you need a
data cable length different from the 30" (76 cm) supplied, you can make your own as shown on page 19.
The data connector on a K3 serial number 10787 (kit) or 10801 (factory assembled) or later will power the
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K-Pod through the data cable, eliminating the need for providing power to the connector. Earlier
12-15 VDC
K3 transceivers or any K3 can be modified to power the K-Pod through the data connector by changing one
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resistor inside the K3/ K3 This is a simple mod that you can do yourself if you are equipped with a suitable
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soldering iron (see Appendix A on page 16), or you can have Elecraft do it for you (see Customer Service and
Support on page 15).
Figure 1. Interface Connectors.
Figure 2. K3 Data Connector
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