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KX3 with a KPA500

AC6JA
I currently have my K3 hooked up to the KPA500 and KAT500 using the  
optional band data cable.
What would be the cleanest way to be able to hook up the KX3 to the  
KPA500/KAT500 with the least amount of cable swapping?
Obviously I would need a coax switch to switch the RF input from the K3 to  
the KX3.
I'm curious about the ALC and PTT lines?  What can be left  connected?
Has anybody tried this setup yet?
Let me know.
Thanks.
 
Mike  AC6JA
 
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Re: KX3 with a KPA500

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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H Mike,

Only amp keying and RF from the KX3 (or any other rig) must be fed the
amp.  No alc is needed with the Kx3 due to its low drive level.

The KPA500 will automatically and seamlessly  band switch when the KX3
first transmits on a new band by using its internal frequency counter.

73,

Eric
elecraft.com

On 1/17/2013 4:57 PM, [hidden email] wrote:

> I currently have my K3 hooked up to the KPA500 and KAT500 using the
> optional band data cable.
> What would be the cleanest way to be able to hook up the KX3 to the
> KPA500/KAT500 with the least amount of cable swapping?
> Obviously I would need a coax switch to switch the RF input from the K3 to
> the KX3.
> I'm curious about the ALC and PTT lines?  What can be left  connected?
> Has anybody tried this setup yet?
> Let me know.
> Thanks.
>  
> Mike  AC6JA
>
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