Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Band Data Input Question

2014-06-20 Thread Randy Farmer
Thanks to all who provided the helpful information that completely answers my question, both on- and off- list. The crucial information I needed is contained in the second paragraph of Dick's reply. It seemed logical that the KAT500 would switch bands based only on the information provided by t

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Band Data Input Question

2014-06-19 Thread Jack Brindle
Randy; I fully agree with Dick’s analysis and comments, and I also question some of your assertions. The KPA does have a command set that allows it to be controlled from the computer. See the KPA500 Command Reference for details. I know of only one contest computer program that makes use of thi

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Band Data Input Question

2014-06-19 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Randy: The KAT500 has four ways to learn the frequency. First, at Tx, it counts the frequency. If you change bands and transmit, that's enough. That freq count is used to locate the appropriate memorized tuning solution. Second are the four band lines. This is how the KAT500 and KPA50o can d

[Elecraft] KAT500 Band Data Input Question

2014-06-19 Thread Randy Farmer
I have a brand new KAT500 coming, to be delivered tomorrow. I'm now trying to figure how to integrate it into my SO2R contest station. I've looked at the manual and done research in the reflector archives, but I'm still unsure what it takes to make the tuner change bands. I have a simple questi