"Based on the release notes, I think this means that the Yaesu FTDX3000 (and others) can operate in enhanced mode, like the Kenwood, with both frequency and band data. Is that correct? If so, what kind of cabling is needed for the Yaesu for enhanced mode? Can enhanced mode function if another device (pc running MacLogger via USB) is also polling?"
My direct experience is limited to Kenwood TS-590S but I think Yaesu rigs can be interface with KAT500 and KPA500 in a similar way. KAT500 never requests data and is configured as a passive RS-232 receiver. For KAT500 to receive any useful data something else must be polling the rig and the KAT500 listens to the rig's replies. For a station using KPA500 and KAT500 the typical source of the polling is the KPA500 which, when Serial rig type is selected, polls a connected rig with IF, FA, and FB commands. KPA500 uses the rig responses to derive band. If KAT500 is listening to the rig responses using a suitable Y cable then it extracts the rig's TX frequency from the IF, FA, and FB data words. (KPA500 only cares about band. KAT500 needs frequency with 1 kHz resolution.) The KPA500 does not have to be the polling source. Any application that includes IF, FA, and FB in its rig command sequence can be used. The required cable would have rig RS-232 receiver connected to KPA500 (or PC application) RS-232 transmitter. The rig's RS-232 transmitter would be fanned out to KPA500, KAT500, and if applicable a PC applications RS-232 receiver. (Caution - only one transmitter is wired in this cable). That's the basic idea. The average hoarder could assemble the cable for next to no cost. Elecraft sells a cable for Kenwood and perhaps also one for Yuesu). 73, Andy, k3wyc ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
