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Re: [K3] Ameritron RCS-12

Posted by Mike Reublin on Dec 10, 2010; 4:38pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-Ameritron-RCS-12-tp5820821p5823688.html

Thanks for the info, Joe.

I got a note from Bob, W50V at Array Solutions that it will work by setting the 1 of
8 option.

Trying to put together my wish list :-)

73, Mike

On 12/9/2010 4:55 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

>
> Easy enough to get the Ameritron controller working with the K3,
> just use the Yaesu FT-1000MP settings in the Ameritron manual
> (page 5 and 7) but substitute the equivalent outputs from the K3
> ACC jack for those of the Yaesu "Band Data" (Linear) jack.
>
> Unfortunately, I do not believe that the RCS-12 supports the serial
> data control of the Rat Pack.  RCS-12 is designed to support three
> line BCD (e.g., RCS-10) or 1 of 10 (e.g., RCS-8, microHAM 10 Switch,
> etc.) but no serial data (see page 4 & 5 of the RCS-12 manual).
>
> 73,
>
>    ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 12/9/2010 4:26 PM, Mike wrote:
>> Is anyone using an Ameritron RCS-12 antenna switch controller? If so, would you share
>> the details? FWIW, my switch is a WX0B RatPack.
>>
>> 73, Mike NF4L
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