KX2, KXP100, and Computer

[Tim McDonough N9PUZ]

I have a KX2 and KXP100 which I would like to also connect to a computer
for sound card modes, etc. if possible. The KX2 manual, on page 9 it says:

An Elecraft KX2 Accessory Cable (KX2ACBL) can
be used to break out the computer control and key out
signals separately. These can then be connected to both
an Elecraft KXPA100 ampflier via its supplied cable.

My question is "both an Elecraft KXPA100 amplifier" and what? The computer?
I think the typesetter dropped a word there and I want to make sure before
I order a KX2ACBL cable.

Also, does the WIN4K3 software suite provide any advantages in control for
this type setup?

Tim N9PUZ
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[Don Wilhelm]

Tim,

Look at the KXPA100 manual page 12 for the connections.  That is for the
KX3 - the PC connects to the KXPA100, the KX2 is similar.  You will need
the KX2ACBL to use the KXPA100 with the KX2. That is in addition to the
cable that comes with the KXPA100.

Those cables have nothing to do with the audio in and out for soundcard
data modes, but will convey frequency and other data between the KX2 and
the soundcard data software.  You will have to connect the soundcard
audio output to the microphone jack on the KX2 and the soundcard audio
input to the PHONES jack on the KX2.

Win4K3 has a great many features that you may want to take advantage of
- study the WIN4K3 webpage to determine if it will enhance your
particular operation.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/4/2018 5:38 PM, Tim N9PUZ wrote:
> I have a KX2 and KXP100 which I would like to also connect to a computer
> for sound card modes, etc. if possible. The KX2 manual, on page 9 it says:
>
> An Elecraft KX2 Accessory Cable (KX2ACBL) can
> be used to break out the computer control and key out
> signals separately. These can then be connected to both
> an Elecraft KXPA100 ampflier via its supplied cable.
>
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[Tim McDonough N9PUZ]

Thank you Don. I did not pick up on the fact that the KXPA100 passes
control and data signals through the amplifier to the attached radio
(KX2/KX3) when I read through it the first couple of times.

73,
Tim N9PUZ

On 2/4/2018 6:42 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Tim,
>
> Look at the KXPA100 manual page 12 for the connections.  That is for
> the KX3 - the PC connects to the KXPA100, the KX2 is similar. You will
> need the KX2ACBL to use the KXPA100 with the KX2. That is in addition
> to the cable that comes with the KXPA100.
>
> Those cables have nothing to do with the audio in and out for
> soundcard data modes, but will convey frequency and other data between
> the KX2 and the soundcard data software.  You will have to connect the
> soundcard audio output to the microphone jack on the KX2 and the
> soundcard audio input to the PHONES jack on the KX2.
>
> Win4K3 has a great many features that you may want to take advantage
> of - study the WIN4K3 webpage to determine if it will enhance your
> particular operation.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 2/4/2018 5:38 PM, Tim N9PUZ wrote:
>> I have a KX2 and KXP100 which I would like to also connect to a computer
>> for sound card modes, etc. if possible. The KX2 manual, on page 9 it
>> says:
>>
>> An Elecraft KX2 Accessory Cable (KX2ACBL) can
>> be used to break out the computer control and key out
>> signals separately. These can then be connected to both
>> an Elecraft KXPA100 ampflier via its supplied cable.
>>
> .
>

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