K3 with Yaesu Quadra?

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

The K3 ACC connector appears to provide Band Data and PTT
out signals suitable for driving/Controlling the Yaesu Quadra
(VL-1000) amplifier.  Is it possible to program one of the
"DIG" signal lines (other than DIG0 which is used for FSK
input) to work with the Quadra's "F-SET" output?  

F-SET is a relay contact that places the Yaesu transceiver
in CW Keydown and a specific power level (e.g., 10 watts)
for tuning the Quadra's antenna tuner.  It would be very
handy to be able to access a low power tune output for other
uses - manual tuners, etc. - in addition automatic operation
with the Quadra/VL-1000.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV
 

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[M0XDF]

I think this might be on the cards - I too would like to do this to tune my
SGC at as low a power as possible (without having to reduce my RF and key,
then turn RF up again).

On 17/10/07 17:45, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[hidden email]> sent:

>
> The K3 ACC connector appears to provide Band Data and PTT
> out signals suitable for driving/Controlling the Yaesu Quadra
> (VL-1000) amplifier.  Is it possible to program one of the
> "DIG" signal lines (other than DIG0 which is used for FSK
> input) to work with the Quadra's "F-SET" output?
>
> F-SET is a relay contact that places the Yaesu transceiver
> in CW Keydown and a specific power level (e.g., 10 watts)
> for tuning the Quadra's antenna tuner.  It would be very
> handy to be able to access a low power tune output for other
> uses - manual tuners, etc. - in addition automatic operation
> with the Quadra/VL-1000.
>
> 73,

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[Dave Martin-2]

On 10/17/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF <[hidden email]> wrote:
> I think this might be on the cards - I too would like to do this to tune my
> SGC at as low a power as possible (without having to reduce my RF and key,
> then turn RF up again).
>
>
Same here.  That's one of the few things I liked about my Icoms, the
ten watt output for tuning.  Worked very nicely with my SGC.  Hope we
can expect it with the K3.

Dave
W5DHM
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[Dave, G4AON]

I asked about a programmable function for low power carrier output for
the K3 to act in the same manner as the Kenwood TS-480. The '480 can
provide 1 - 100 Watts of carrier when on any mode and the "PF" button is
pressed. The power level is set in the same manner as the normal power
setting and is adjustable in 1 Watt increments.

I use mine with an Acom 1000 linear and hope to have the same feature,
or very similar, from my soon to ship K3/100.

73 Dave, G4AON
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[Craig-89]

Hi Dave

One nice feature that i like in the K3 is the  built
in 2 tone generator.  Maybe at some time in  the
future this feature could be expanded to incorporate a
variable Audio tuning pulser feature with several
selectable tones.  A tuning pulser  with a variable
duty cycle would be nice.    This feature combined
with the low power tune option that you mentioned
would be the best of both worlds.

Craig
VK3HE
--- Dave Martin <[hidden email]> wrote:

> On 10/17/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF
> <[hidden email]> wrote:
> > I think this might be on the cards - I too would
> like to do this to tune my
> > SGC at as low a power as possible (without having
> to reduce my RF and key,
> > then turn RF up again).
> >
> >
> Same here.  That's one of the few things I liked
> about my Icoms, the
> ten watt output for tuning.  Worked very nicely with
> my SGC.  Hope we
> can expect it with the K3.
>
> Dave
> W5DHM
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