[K2] K2 to KXPA100, serial interface?

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[K2] K2 to KXPA100, serial interface?

Jessie Oberreuter-2

      Will connecting a K2's serial TxD/RxD lines to the KXPA100 (over the
RJ45 jack) allow the KXAT3 to automatically follow band and VFO changes?
I presume I would need to set the BPS to 4800 and either poll the K2 or
turn AutoInfo on for this to work.  The assumption here is that the RJ45
TxD/RxD lines are carrying standard serial data at standard bit rates.
If true, I would also expect to be able to talk to the K2 through the
KXPA100 just as I would talk to a KX3.
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Re: [K2] K2 to KXPA100, serial interface?

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No, but if you change bands on the K2, a quick tap of the "dit" paddle will trigger the frequency counter in the KXPA100, and instantly recall the band pass filter/antenna selection/tuning solution for the new frequency. If you want the greater degree of integration that you mention below, you need to look at the KPA100/KAT100.

That said, it may well be possible for Elecraft to implement the sort of integration you mention between K2 and KXPA100; it would come down to whether they see it as a worthwhile investment of engineering resources.

73, Matt VK2RQ

> On 27 Mar 2015, at 6:45 am, Jessie Oberreuter <[hidden email]> wrote:
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>     Will connecting a K2's serial TxD/RxD lines to the KXPA100 (over the RJ45 jack) allow the KXAT3 to automatically follow band and VFO changes? I presume I would need to set the BPS to 4800 and either poll the K2 or turn AutoInfo on for this to work.  The assumption here is that the RJ45 TxD/RxD lines are carrying standard serial data at standard bit rates. If true, I would also expect to be able to talk to the K2 through the KXPA100 just as I would talk to a KX3.
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