http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KPA500-Interface-with-Kenwood-TS-590-tp7557428p7557429.html
that up in the specs. The amp will auto sense the band on transmit
automatically so you really don't need any cabling other than the ptt line.
> Hi all,
>
> I was attempting to demo my KPA500 with my friend's new TS-590.
> Everything is fine except I can't get automatic band change to work.
> Serial port speed is set to 19.2 on the radio and amp. Amp is set to
> serial and polling is on. But no band changing occurs. I tried
> different serial port speeds with no luck.
>
> Anyone had any experience with the TS-590 and the KPA500?
>
> BTW, the TS-590 seems like a splendid radio for the money. I haven't
> seen anything else on the market today that is as comparable to the K3
> as the TS-590. Not trying to restart the TS-590 VS: K3 debate. To each
> his own. My friend has been a long time Kenwood fan and the TS-590 was
> a good choice for him. Having had a chance to test drive it here in my
> shack, it seems like one of the better values today. I'll have it here
> for about a week so I'll get a chance to really ring it out. Looks like
> a fine example of a compliment through imitation.
>
> 73, Doug -- K0DXV
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