SideKar / SideKar Plus User Manual rev 3.2 Page 18 of 84
Setup
Connections:
KX3/KX2
: connect the supplied 3.5
mm (1/8”) stereo
cable from the SideKar Rig port to the KX3 ACC1 or
KX2 ACC connectors. The right angle connectors on
both ends are important to reduce the strain on the
printed circuit boards.
Do not connect the radio cable
if the PC cable is in use.
K3
:
use a DB9-M to 3.5 mm cable (available from
QRPworks) from the K3 RS232 port to the SideKar Rig
port.
Do not connect the radio cable if the PC cable
is in use.
K3s
: plug the RJ45 to DE9 adapter cable that was
supplied with the K3s into the K3s RS232 port. Use a
DB9-M to 3.5 mm cable (available from QRPworks)
from the DE9 adapter to the SideKar Rig port.
Do not
connect the radio cable if the PC cable is in use.
Connect DC 8 V ~15 V power using a 2.1 mm DC
connector or use a 9 volt battery in the optional SideKar
battery holder. For the DC connector, connect the DC
positive voltage to the center pin.
(optional, but recommended) Connect a USB keyboard
to the SideKar. This is used for transmitting and
controlling the rig. A wired or wireless keyboard may be
used. The wireless keyboard must be a 2.4 GHz
wireless keyboard and
NOT
a Bluetooth keyboard.
Repeat: NOT Bluetooth.
The second 3.5 mm jack
, labeled “PC” is used for
transferring log files from the SideKar to the PC and for
loading new software into the SideKar. The Elecraft
KXUSB or KXSER cables should be used between this
serial port and a PC.
This port must not be
