Posted by
Joe Subich, W4TV-4 on
Apr 06, 2011; 5:20pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KPA-500-questions-tp6246777p6246882.html
> It also feeds back KPA500 status to the K3, which allows the K3 to
> change between two user set power levels when the amp is in-line or
> in standby. (Say 30-45W to drive the amp, and 100W when the amp is
> bypassed.)
Is this done by a contact closure (e.g., DIGIN), AuxBus or CAT?
Access to the interface/API would be of value for use with other
amplifiers or perhaps tuner. I can think of a couple places to
use the information.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 4/6/2011 1:08 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
> Answers below
> 73, Eric
> ---
> On 4/6/2011 9:49 AM, Mike Fatchett wrote:
>> The manual describes an optional cable availabe from Elecraft but it is
>> not in the price list. I have a K3 and P3. Is the cable part of the
>> kit or the assembled amp?
> -- It is an optional cable since it is only applicable to the K3.
> I'll get it up on the
> order form ASAP. (We're running hard this morning! :-)
>
> Also note that the KPA500 will auto band-switch with just RF
> and PTT , following
> the K3 and most other rigs in about 10-15 ms of 1st TX. The
> AUX cable provides
> amplifier band switching prior to TX, and also allows the
> dedicated band buttons
> on the KPA500 to control K3. It also feeds back KPA500 status
> to the K3, which
> allows the K3 to change between two user set power levels when
> the amp is
> in-line or in standby. (Say 30-45W to drive the amp, and 100W
> when the amp
> is bypassed.)
>> Can we purchase the European AC cord as it might be handy for those who
>> travel abroad.
> Yes, I'll add this to the order form at the same time. (in the
> next 15 minutes.)
>> Mike W0MU
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