Posted by
Rick WA6NHC on
Dec 08, 2011; 10:22pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Re-Elecraft-K3-KAT500-update-tp7072976p7076154.html
Wayne,
Not to distract you from your work (which we want to you to finish), but can
you discuss the plans for interfacing the KAT500 into the K line?
Will it share a currently used serial chain or ACC port?
Will it be controllable via the K3 panel? Including all antenna switching?
Will the interface allow the tuner to be an antenna analyzer when connected
to a computer? (THAT would be HUGE.)
Yes, I now presume a certain level of robustness and elegance. Elecraft has
caused me to expect that in the K line. I fully admit I'm spoiled. ;-)
My um, observation is that the K line has reached the point that computer
management (or remote ops) will be far more complex. The current
management/remote software (except perhaps 'Remote Rig') is well behind the
curve, but should eventually catch up. Tying as much as possible together
(into one serial port) would go a long way in simplifying management; just
as full control (including amp on/standby; all antenna switching) from the
panel of the K3 would keep it all simple.
Thank you,
Rick WA6NHC
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