The LDG IC-PAC-6 tuner cable is plug-n-play with the KAT500 and Icom’s that
support the mating external tuner connector. It is 6’ long and costs $12
(plus shipping). This is the same cable that came from my LDG tuner and it
works with my KAT500.
The cable also comes in a 14” version but that might be a rather snug fit
even if the KAT500 is stacked with a KPA500. You wouldn’t have much room
to move either device to see the rear panels unless you moved the stack as
a unit.
LDG Electronics IC-PAC-6
SKU: ZLD-IC-PAC-6
https://www.gigaparts.com/ldg-electronics-ic-pac-6.html
Ken
WA2LBI
On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 12:14 Clint Talmadge wrote:
> From:
> Date: Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 10:54 AM
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KAT-500 interface cable question
> To:
> Cc: Clint Talmadge
>
>
> Clint,
>
> I looked at that as a possibility, did a cursory look at an MFJ auto-tuner
> schematic, then decided that it was too easy to make one with spare parts
> and heat shrink. I would hate to spend $20 plus shipping - only to have to
> cut off the heat shrink on the MFJ cable, disassemble, do surgery to
> replace the Molex, and put on new heat shrink if I chose poorly.
>
> Using the home brew cable, my 7300 and 7100 both work well with the KAT500
> which I use with a KPA500. Next projects will be to make a patching switch
> to pop between the two for when I do simplex DV on HF.
>
> I have not tried to use my KX3 with the KPA/KAT500 combo, but assume it
> would be easy.
>
> KD4IZ
> Jack Spitznagel
> FM19oo
>
>
>
> Jack - etal - I checked my parts and did not have the 4 Pin Molex needed,
> or the 2.1mm power plug. In looking for the Molex connector I found the
> cable which is exactly what is needed. The connectors and the wiring are as
> specified in the manual. When I first looked into it I thought the sleeve
> of the 3.5mm Stereo plug was left open but it was pointed out to me that it
> is in fact also ties to pin 4 of the Moles which is ground.
>
> You are very correct about the $20 plus shipping but I figured I would have
> to order the other two connectors and pay shipping on them also. One of the
> joys of living "out in the woods" is being able to string wires and install
> towers any where you want, but when you need a part you get to pay
> shipping.
>
--
Ken
WA2LBI
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