[Elecraft] KPA500 + KAT500 new price

For sale KPA500 and KAT500 Combo in perfect condition for $2,150 including free shipping in CONUS. Reason for sale: I am replacing them with a RF2K-S. KPA500 Ser # 0887 Currently wired for 220v. I will include the cable. The 220V operation requires two 6A fuses that are currently installed in

[Elecraft] KPA500 & KAT500 Combo for sale

For sale KPA500 and KAT500 Combo in perfect condition for $2,750 including free shipping in CONUS. Reason for sale: I am replacing them with a RF2K-S. KPA500 Ser # 0887 Currently wired for 220v. I will include the cable. The 220V operation requires two 6A fuses that are currently installed in

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

If you use the key-line interrupter, then you must use the phono-plug cables to connect the K3, KPA and KAT. Otherwise PTT will not get to the amplifier. Of course using both without the key line interrupter is very redundant. You just don’t want to use both if an external device is included.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

SteppIR will accept up to 200 W without damage and opening the amplifier key line is the standard way protect SteppIR antennas. It has been asserted that "NO key line interrupter is needed". However, Elecraft recognizes that they may be such a need and sells an adapter to disable keying by

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

Key line interrupt would probably not be a good way since the transceiver is still transmitting, but at a lower level. All key line interrupt does is to disable the amplifier. I would think a better way would be to use the K3’s inhibit input signal if you really need no tx power coming out.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

"In the KAT500 manual, page 5, Figure 1 Cabling Diagram, is the better and safer way to configure the system. NO key line interrupter is needed. How does an Elecraft station that controls KPA500 and KAT500 using AUX cables inhibit keying when a SteppIR antenna is moving the tapes? This

[Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

From: Andy Durbin To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" "I just ordered the KPA500/KAT500 combo and W2 watt meter for my K3S. Should I use the key line

[Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

"I just ordered the KPA500/KAT500 combo and W2 watt meter for my K3S. Should I use the key line interrupt connected to the W2 watt meter or should I connect the key line interrupt to the KAT500? Do I even need to use key line interrupt with the K line set up?" Why would it hurt to have

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

The KAT500 will interrupt the amp properly.  Radio key line goes to KAT, then KAT key line goes to KPA.  Coax is opposite: Rig to Amp, then Amp to Tuner, then Tuner to Antenna. On 10/10/23 08:17, Glenn Maclean wrote: I just ordered the KPA500/KAT500 combo and W2 watt meter for my K3S. Should

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

Glenn; You will want the two Aux cables to connect the K3S to the KAT500, then the KAT500 to the KPA500. The cables are described in the equipment manuals. When the KAT500 is in a tune or finds some error situation, it will negate the key line to the KPA500 until the KAT is able to correct the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

The original post is in the archives so I am sure that was distributed: https://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2023-October/293543.html John KK9A Dean, K2WW wrote; I don't see the original thread only Bob's reply? I've noticed these broken thread quite frequently...Has anyone else see this?

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

; > > On 10/10/2023 7:18 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > Message: 23 Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:17:26 -0700 From: Glenn Maclean > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] > > KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question Message-ID: > > <3a0e28e4-84

[Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

menu PWR SET to Per Band. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 10/10/2023 7:18 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 23 Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:17:26 -0700 From: Glenn Maclean To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question Message-ID: <3a0e28e4-8

[Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

I just ordered the KPA500/KAT500 combo and W2 watt meter for my K3S. Should I use the key line interrupt connected to the W2 watt meter or should I connect the key line interrupt to the KAT500? Do I even need to use key line interrupt with the K line set up? Thanks in advance Glenn WA7SPY Sent

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 Combo

The amp and tuner have been sold. Thanks for your interest. > On Oct 4, 2023, at 4:27 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft > wrote: > > Time to clean house of items that are rarely used. I’m selling my KPA500 > (serial # 3645) and KAT500 (serial #2726). Both were built by me a few years > ago and

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 with Yaesu FT-710 Transciever

You could just connect the RF cables and the relay cable and let the KPA/KAT detect and automatically change bands. It will work very well this way. John KK9A William Santos KN6UDK wrote: Hello gang, I'm considering purchase of a KPA500/KAT500 combo to use with my FT-710 Transciever. Under

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 with Yaesu FT-710 Transciever

Hello gang, I'm considering purchase of a KPA500/KAT500 combo to use with my FT-710 Transciever. Under the "Cables for non-Elecraft Transceivers" section of the KPA500 Elecraft web page, the FT-710 is not listed. 1. What cables do I need for a KPA500/KAT500 combo interfaced with a Yaesu

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 Combo For Sale.

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[Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 Combo For Sale.

*For Sale An Elecraft KPA500-F HF-6M Amplifier & KAT500-F HF-6M ATU. Both Units Are Factory Built In Like New And Excellent Cosmetic And Operational Conditions With No Dents, Dings Or Scratches. The Sale Include Original Boxes With Inserts Power Cables And Accessory Cables To Interconnect Both

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 SOLD

KPA500 / KAT500  has been SOLD. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/30/2022 8:52 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: Making room for something else.   I have for sale my personal KPA500-F and KAT500-F.  Includes cables ready to connect to your K3 or K3S.   Both items have the last release of firmware installed. Both items

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 F.S.

Making room for something else.   I have for sale my personal KPA500-F and KAT500-F.  Includes cables ready to connect to your K3 or K3S.   Both items have the last release of firmware installed.  Both items are in excellent condition and include cables and accessories.   Shown on my QRZ page.

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 With a Yaesu FTDX10

If you are using a Yaesu FTDX10, especially with a KPA500 and KAT500, please get in touch. Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

Why is it obvious?  Actually, I don't. I have a tri-band Yagi that I also tune for 12 and 17.  So each band has a different tuning solution, which has nothing to do with a different antenna spigot.  And note I said, "for instance", i.e. for example. K3WYC has pointed out the pitfall of

[Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

"Kenwood rigs have master/slave menu options designed to enable one Kenwood rig to follow the frequency of another.  The KAT500 manual recommends enabling these options, but I cannot confirm if they affect the frequency reported by the FA; command.  If you have a null modem cable, can you please

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

Andy, Kenwood rigs have master/slave menu options designed to enable one Kenwood rig to follow the frequency of another. The KAT500 manual recommends enabling these options, but I cannot confirm if they affect the frequency reported by the FA; command. If you have a null modem cable, can you

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

"You can only connect a maximum of three antennas to a KAT500." Any time you use a KAT500 with multiple antennas connected, and you also use a KPA500, you run the risk that the band change RF blip will fault the tuner, or the amplifier, or both. This happens because the RF pulse gets to the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

So you obviously have a different antenna on 10m than you do on 20m. Do you have different antennas on every band? You can only connect a maximum of three antennas to a KAT500. I use a Top Ten band decoder to automatically switch an external coax relay box, no TX is necessary. John KK9A

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

On 5/9/2021 9:09 PM, Wes wrote: But back to the issue at hand.  If I'm tuned up and working on 20-meters but want to quickly listen to 10-meters for instance, why should I have to transmit on 10 just to switch antennas? It's an auto antenna tuner, with memories that, hopefully, have been

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

Until I got a TS-890 where I use virtual COM port keying on RTTY, or back when I was on EME, I also have never used anything but VOX, or the CW equivalent. But back to the issue at hand.  If I'm tuned up and working on 20-meters but want to quickly listen to 10-meters for instance, why should

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

On 5/9/2021 1:06 PM, Wes wrote: What part of: "If you just want to listen, you are out of luck.", did you miss? I didn't miss a thing -- all the listening I do is through a transceiver, so I can do any of those things for a fraction of a second and then do all the listening I want. I'm

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

What part of: "If you just want to listen, you are out of luck.", did you miss? Wes  N7WS On 5/9/2021 12:03 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 5/9/2021 11:53 AM, Wes wrote: Some will argue that r-f sensing works, which is true if you want to transmit.  If you just want to listen, you are out of luck.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

Though it works, best practice when using a K3 is to use AUX cables. The AUXBUS line (pin 2) in the AUX cable provides notification to the K3 as the amp switches from standby to operate, so drive power can be adjusted automatically AUXBUS also lets you use the band buttons on the KPA500 to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

On 2021-05-09 1:23 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: In the meantime, N4PY Pegasus Plus software can transform any supported transceiver's frequency into Kenwood format for the KAT500 as well, plus there are Icom/Yaesu/Kenwood translating hardware solutions

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

On 5/9/2021 11:53 AM, Wes wrote: Some will argue that r-f sensing works, which is true if you want to transmit.  If you just want to listen, you are out of luck. The KAT500, KPA500, and KPA1500 will sense on a dit, a tap on a mic, or a quick pulse of Tune from WSJT-X. I've never used an AUX

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

Well, to me it wasn't easy.  If the KPA500 and KAT500 are used together and the KPA500 is turned on, then the tuner tracks (VFO A only) but I found it necessary to fuss with some timing to keep the KAT500 from changing tuning states during a transmission.  If the KPA500 isn't tuned on, then the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

On Sun, May 9, 2021 at 9:33 AM Wes wrote: > This despite the claim: "The KAT500 Automatic Antenna Tuner is designed to > be > closely integrated with the Elecraft K3 transceiver and the Elecraft > KPA500 > amplifier although it may be easily used with other transceivers and > amplifiers." > >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

ubject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings In answer to the last question I would expect, never. They've moved on to K4s. Wes N7WS K3, K3S, KPA500, KAT500 and TS890. On 5/8/2021 2:22 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: "if I switch the KPA500 with the band buttons to another band I would exp

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

On Sat, May 8, 2021 at 2:22 PM Andy Durbin wrote: > Having the KPA500 and KAT500 tune before transmit requires something to > send TX band data to KPA500 and TX frequency data to KAT500. Following > Kenwood FA is a weak (in my opinion hopelessly unsatisfactory) solution > since split operation

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

:42 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings In answer to the last question I would expect, never. They've moved on to K4s. Wes N7WS K3, K3S, KPA500, KAT500 and TS890. On 5/8/2021 2:22 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: > "if I switch the KPA500 with

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

In answer to the last question I would expect, never.  They've moved on to K4s. Wes  N7WS K3, K3S, KPA500, KAT500 and TS890. On 5/8/2021 2:22 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: "if I switch the KPA500 with the band buttons to another band I would expect the KAT500 to follow the last tune settings on the

[Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

"if I switch the KPA500 with the band buttons to another band I would expect the KAT500 to follow the last tune settings on the new band. However this is not the case, the tuner switches to the new band settings only when HF goes through. The 15-p cable is connected and there is no K3

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

Steef, See this recent post for explanation: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2021-April/284736.html. The KAT500 can auto-track any Kenwood or Kenwood-compatible rig that outputs frequency data in the format: "FA00014025000;". Connect the RS232 RXD line (Pin 2) of the Kenwood rig to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

craft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: 08/05/2021 12:59:03 Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings Hi, if I switch the KPA500 with the band buttons to another band I would expect the KAT500 to follow the last tune settings on the new band. However this is not the case, the tuner switches to th

[Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 tuning settings

Hi, if I switch the KPA500 with the band buttons to another band I would expect the KAT500 to follow the last tune settings on the new band. However this is not the case, the tuner switches to the new band settings only when HF goes through. The 15-p cable is connected and there is no K3

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 and RTTY

view if one exceeds either of these two items abovethey just became a very underpaid design and test engineer. 73 Bob, K4TAX Message: 1 Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2020 08:36:54 -0800 From: Dave Cole To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 and RTTY Thanks sir... 73, and thanks

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 and RTTY

view if one exceeds either of these two items abovethey just >> became a very underpaid design and test engineer. >> 73 >> Bob, K4TAX >> Message: 1 >> Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2020 08:36:54 -0800 >> From: Dave Cole >> To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 and RTTY

. 73 Bob, K4TAX Message: 1 Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2020 08:36:54 -0800 From: Dave Cole To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 and RTTY Thanks sir... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 and RTTY

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 and RTTY Thanks sir... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 12/2/20 8:24 AM, Gordon LaPoint wrote: Dave, I have done many RTTY

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 and RTTY

Thanks sir... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 12/2/20 8:24 AM, Gordon LaPoint wrote: Dave, I have done many RTTY contests and regular qso's using the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 and RTTY

Dave, I have done many RTTY contests and regular qso's using the KPA500/KAT500/K3 over the last few years. I run full 500 watts with no problems, the temp gets up to the 60 to 65 range a lot when calling CQ in a contest, or during a 10 minute tx.  If the temp gets to 70 then the fan kicks

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 and RTTY

Hi, Any recommendations as to the max power I might run using a KPA500 and KAT500, on say, a three to five minute transmission? Also, what is the recommended max temp for the PA on this device as measured by the KPA500? -- 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

In the plans for Win4IcomSuite. Tom -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of kd...@frawg.org Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:55 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing Andy and Ken, Wonder if this could

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

On 11/19/2020 10:48 AM, Andy Durbin wrote: It probably wouldn't be too difficult to implement. I have seen code for a CI-V decoder and, once the required TX or RX frequency has been extracted, it would be easy to compute and send band to KPA500 and frequency to KAT500. Many years ago, a

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing "I would like to see an IcomCI-V interface for the KPA500/KAT500 combination. " It probably wouldn't be too difficult to implement. I have seen code for a CI-V decoder and, once the required TX or RX frequency has been extracted, it wou

[Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

"I would like to see an IcomCI-V interface for the KPA500/KAT500 combination. " It probably wouldn't be too difficult to implement. I have seen code for a CI-V decoder and, once the required TX or RX frequency has been extracted, it would be easy to compute and send band to KPA500 and

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

I would like to see an Icom CI-V interface for the KPA500/KAT500 combination. This is built into the KPA1500 which is a combination amp/tuner/antenna selector switch. The KPA1500 "speaks" Elecraft, Kenwood, Yaesu, and Icom. The KPA500 can use Icom "band data" voltages but that doesn't support the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

Some people seem to get quite hostile when I carefully distinguish between "band data" and "frequency data". For that reason I didn't emphasize that KAT500 needs FREQUENCY not BAND. The cable for "KPA500 polls Kenwood and KPA500 and KAT500 listen to Kenwood" can be cobbled together for

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing.

From the KAT500 manual: When the KAT500 is used with an Elecraft K3 transceiver, the K3 can be configured to cause the KAT500 to follow changes in the K3’s VFO frequency during receive. This requires frequency, not band data. Tuning the K3 big knob results in a change of tuning solutions for

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

Two things. First, you are right, it passes the signals through from the radio. The second is that it can break the PTT line (in that pass-through) when the KAT needs to tune or otherwise change the relays while the system is transmitting (PTT being active). Note that both the KAT and the KPA

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

Mostly the cable is a pass through. The KAT500 has a relay to interrupt the amp key line during ATU tuning, and the KAT500 can observe (but not change) the exciter-controlled band lines. The ATU needs the frequency. The amp needs the band. Both amp and ATU have TX freq counters. Both amp

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

So what does the HD15 cable do from the KAT500 to the KPA500? I thought that the KAT controlled the amp but perhaps it is just passing the K3 data through. John KK9A Jack Brindle W6FB wrote: I received a bit of further information this morning. The KAT500 only uses the band data to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

I received a bit of further information this morning. The KAT500 only uses the band data to validate that the received frequency (from the K3) is on the indicated band. It does not use it for anything else. Further, the KPA500 only uses band data to select the band. In general, the KPA doesn’t

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing.

Jack, Thanks.  All of this is hypothetical at the moment since I don't have a Kenwood, although I'm thinking about it.  I'm getting too old and tired to wait for a K4. Wes,  N7WS On 11/17/2020 10:06 PM, Jack Brindle wrote: I can answer this. I believe the answer to the first question is

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

Thanks Andy. I'm starting to get my head around this.  "Tis a pity that Elecraft didn't allow for the KPA500 to control the KAT500 via the band data bus and have an integrated Amp/Tuner combo that didn't require a proprietary interface. The tuning solutions are in the tuner memory so telling

[Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

"I simply want to know: 1) does the KAT500 also switch with BCD data and 2) if so, can those data come from a KPA500 that is being controlled with serial data.  (When I say Aux cable, I'm referring to the 15-pin cable that includes BCD (band) data." 1 - The KAT500 schematic shows it

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing.

I can answer this. I believe the answer to the first question is yes. The KAT500 can follow the BDC band data. The answer to the second is definitely no. The KPA500 does not output (nor does it have the capability) BCD band data. The port has input, but does not have output drive. To go

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing.

The answer may be no, but you're not responding to the question asked. The KPA500 can be switched with Serial or BCD data, in addition to the Elecraft Aux Bus.  I simply want to know: 1) does the KAT500 also switch with BCD data and 2) if so, can those data come from a KPA500 that is being

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing.

Wes, The answer is NO. The KAT500 and KPA500 take their AUX commands from the K3(S). On 11/17/2020 1:11 PM, Wes wrote: I have a K3S interfaced to the KAT500 and KPA500 using the Aux cables. If I was to replace the K3S with a rig with only RS232 control of the KPA500, will the Kat500 still

[Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

"If I was to replace the K3S with a rig with only RS232 control of the KPA500, will the Kat500 still follow along using the Aux cables." I'm pretty sure the answer is "No". AUX cables don't do anything unless connected to an AUX compatible rig. It is, however, easy to feed the KAT500 with

[Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing.

I have a K3S interfaced to the KAT500 and KPA500 using the Aux cables. If I was to replace the K3S with a rig with only RS232 control of the KPA500, will the Kat500 still follow along using the Aux cables.  The Xcvr and Amp connections on the KAT500 seem to be more or less a pass through. I

[Elecraft] KPA500 - KAT500 - KPA1500 Remote autostart script -- Kstart-RemoteHost

If your station includes a KPA1500, or KPA500 / KAT500 pair and you use them remotely, you are likely aware of the Remote applications from Elecraft designed to control these units via the Internet. I have cobbled up a command script that facilitates boot-time startup of these "Remote" Host

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 remote utility apps

Wayne and Eric, Is there a possibility of creating/enabling a window position and size save function in a future revision of these two remote control apps. They works very well, but pop up in dead center of my "Screen 1" display on any fresh start. I use "Screen 2" for radio apps have not been

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - KAT500 stopping K3 boot

6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of w4sc Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2019 13:06 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 - KAT500 stopping K3 boot Is there an issue with the KPA500 being OFF with power up -> booting of the K3? Does

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - KAT500 stopping K3 boot

Check your cables. It may be that you are using a straight-through cable with the power pins connected between the K3 and the KPA. These two pins (pin 8 on both sides) must not be connected. 73! Jack, W6FB > On Aug 8, 2019, at 1:05 PM, w4sc wrote: > > Is there an issue with the KPA500 being

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - KAT500 stopping K3 boot

Turn the KAT500 ON. Amp can be OFF. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 8, 2019, at 4:05 PM, w4sc wrote: > > Is there an issue with the KPA500 being OFF with power up -> booting of the > K3? Does it need to be actually powered up, i.e. and in operational state? > OR is just having

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - KAT500 stopping K3 boot

with my KPA500 and after loading the updated firmware no issue with my KAT500 either. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of w4sc Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2019 20:06 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 - KAT500 stopping K3

[Elecraft] KPA500 - KAT500 stopping K3 boot

Is there an issue with the KPA500 being OFF with power up -> booting of the K3? Does it need to be actually powered up, i.e. and in operational state? OR is just having it in the “sleeping” state (REAR switch ON, FRONT PANEL SW-OFF) OK? I know about KAT500 and AUX-BUSS stopping K3 bootup, and

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 kat500 to flex 6500

Ken What is the power reading on an external meter with amp in bypass and SmartSDR tune slider at 100 when keying with the Tune button? Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > On Mar 8, 2019, at 5:52 AM, Ken Chandler wrote: > > Hi guys > I'm just trying to pair my KPA500 /

[Elecraft] KPA500 kat500 to flex 6500

Hi guys I'm just trying to pair my KPA500 / kat500 to a flex 6500 to test it for contesting this weekend. Connected the flex to the KPA500 but I'm only getting 300w out and that's with 35w drive! I've popped this question on the flex owners site they suggested I had a blown pa. Connected the

[Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 Sold

Both amps and tuner have been sold. Thanks for everyone’s interest. Thanks to the list (and Eric!) for the bandwidth. Ken K6MR From: Ken K6MR Sent: Friday, March 1, 2019 4:58:42 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Subject: KPA500 / KAT500 For Sale The new to

[Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 For Sale

The new to me KPA1500 seems to be behaving nicely, so time to make some room in the equipment closet. (2) KPA500 amplifiers. Both these amps have the NX1P designed low drive modification. 15-20 watts in for full output. KAT500 Tuner. Completely stock, works as designed. All units working

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 Remote Software

Heh, I thought this post died a silent death ;) Thanks for the reply, Rick. But each of your answers has that "Windows" word in it. I don't currently own a Windows machine, and I don't want to. Yes, I have had to run a Windows VM for certain tasks because that's the only option (K3 Utility,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 Remote Software

KAT500 Remote and KPA500 Remote are excellent control programs. There are three ways to access them remotely: 1. Run them on a Windows machine at the radio site and access them via a remote desktop app such as Chrome Remote Desktop which runs natively on either Windows or Mac. The

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 Remote Software

Any solutions for MAC out there? http://www.elecraft.com/k2_remote.htm#k3remote I use MacLoggerDX for logging and basic rig parameter feedback for the log and I love it. But I need a good remote solution on the KAT500, KPA500 and yeah, my K3. 73 de K1AY Chris -- Life is like Linux - it never

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 Kit combo

If you DX, where you will REALLY notice it, is no waiting period from power on to use, mere seconds.  Then you'll notice that once the KAT500 trained, everything simply WORKS, click on a DX spot (band changes won't matter), work the station, BOOM!  It matters. Rick NHC On 2/21/2018 1:09 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 Kit combo

Chuck - A simplistic response is: 500 watts is 500 watts but where you will really notice the difference is in quick band changes. Both units are really amazing. Take care and enjoy a truly rewarding experience. 73 de Dave - K9FN On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 3:51 PM, Chuck Chandler

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 Kit combo

Well, yesterday after much thought I finally ordered the KPA500/KAT500-K combo. The sale helped nudge me to do it now rather than later, but I had been slowly settling on that package for a month or two now. I'm currently using a Heathkit SB-1000 amp - a fine amp, but manually tuned. Plus, if I

[Elecraft] KPA500, KAT500 for sale

Price reduced to $2000 for super clean KPA500+KAT500, with interconnecting cable. Contact me for pics. John K0UM jperl...@ariacorp.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 & K3S 2nd Subreceiver Diversity

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 & K3S 2nd Subreceiver Diversity

Well think about it. The KPA500 has one cable to the radio. So it can't very well do things with two antennas like the radio does. Yes you can put your antennas on separate ports on the KAT500 (and a port left over) but only one amp to radio link is the problem. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 & K3S 2nd Subreceiver Diversity

I thought that might be the case. I did see an old thread where an option was mentioned by Wayne to do that, but perhaps that never transpired. Thank you for the advice. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 & K3S 2nd Subreceiver Diversity

If all of your antennas are connected via the KAT500, then no, you cannot do diversity receive that way, because there is only a single RF connection between the K3S and the KAT500. You need to have a separate (receive only) antenna connected directly to the subreceiver's auxiliary antenna input,

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 & K3S 2nd Subreceiver Diversity

I getting to setting up my my K3S/100 with internal ATU with a KPA500/KAT500. I presently have antennas on the K3S ANT1 & ANT2 and use the K3S 2nd subreceiver for diversity receive. Does that work with the antennas connected to KTA500? Bret/N4SRN -- Sent from:

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 interest

Want to get one of Elecraft's new loudenboomers but need to free up some money? I'd be interested in buying a 120v KPA500/KAT500 with no known problems from a smoke-free ham shack (tobacco or burning finals). Price and condition considered. Delivery date negotiable. Please respond directly

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 For Sale

I have a KPA500/KAT500 for sale. Includes interface cable that goes between both units and a USB/serial cable for each unit. I have the original shipping boxes. $2300 shipped USA only. I accept paypal add 3%. More info here: https://swap.qth.com/view_ad.php?counter=1320456 Rich - N5ZC

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 with Icom ic-7300

a...@cablespeed.com>, steve foster <shfos...@usa.net>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 with Icom ic-7300 Hi, You need the keying line to go from the Icom first to the tuner and then back to the amplifier.  Cheers, Fred KE7X For all KE7X Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 with Icom ic-7300

half of ab7r <a...@cablespeed.com> Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 11:22 AM To: steve foster; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 with Icom ic-7300 A little more background with the Rf sensing the problem only presented itself when a band change required t

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 with Icom ic-7300

fos...@usa.net> Date: 12/26/2016 8:47 AM (GMT-08:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 with Icom ic-7300 Has anyone successfully run this combination? I have tried rf sensing and get a fault on the amp,or the tuner locks up.  tried using the Icom band data to the amp,

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