Posted by
Jim Brown-10 on
Jul 13, 2011; 8:12pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KPA500-and-KAT500-Ports-tp6574422p6580534.html
I think Ed has articulated exactly what I need, but a lot more than what
most users need. I was just counting HF TX antennas and came up with a
total of 11, and have plans to add two or three more this summer. In the
pro audio world, we do a lot with things that can be modularly expanded
to fit various system configurations. Perhaps a 6x2 unit with that
capability would work well.
Also, I have set up my station so that I can switch between two power
amps for each radio -- a KPA500 and a legal limit tube amp. The KPA
gives me instant on and 6M with minimal shack heating and low
electricity cost, and the tube amp is for serious contesting, or when I
need the extra 4 dB to get over noise on the other end.
73, Jim K9YC
On 7/13/2011 12:05 PM, Ed Muns wrote:
> 1. At least eleven antenna ports: 6 primary bands 160-10, 3 WARC bands, 6
> and 2 meters. All of these bands are possible with a K3.
>
> 2. At least two radio ports for SO2R, but more would be "nice".
>
> 3. Generalized ability to user-configure any antenna port to any band.
> Example use cases are a tribander, a 40 meter dipole used on 15 meters and a
> 10 meter antenna used for 12 meters.
>
> 4. Maximum integration with the K3, KPA500, KAT500 and KRC2 as possible.
>
> 5. Remotable, for those who wish to mount it on a tower closer to the
> antennas, with only the radio coaxes and control cable back to the operating
> position.
>
> Ed - W0YK
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