> I'm looking for a decoder to use with my K3/PW-1. I > realize there are several options available but would > like input from someone actually using one before I buy.
Unfortunately the PW-1 will only work with Icom serial (CI-V) data. It does not respond to the old stepped DC voltage like the 2-KL and 4-KL. To the best of my knowledge there are only three devices currently in production that will translate non-Icom CAT data to Icom CI-V format. They are the microHAM Station Master, microHAM microKEYER II and microHAM MK2R/MK2R+ (SO2R controller). The discontinued microHAM micro Band Decoder will also provide a CI-V output if you can find one used. All of the microHAM devices provide multiple functions - they are not dedicated protocol converters - so they are not inexpensive. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -----Original Message----- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K4GM-George > Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 12:17 PM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Decoder for use with K3 and PW-1 > > > I'm looking for a decoder to use with my K3/PW-1. I > realize there are > several options available but would like input from someone actually > using one before I buy. The PW-1 has sat unused since I > bought my K3. > Now that I have the bias mod installed I'm ready to focus on either > using or selling the PW-1. My L4B works so well and doesn't > need to go > to the shop every time I accidentally hit the remote head or the > outboard tuner arcs. All comments appreciated. > > K4GM- George > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
