Re: [Elecraft] Occasional second radio use with KPA500

2021-02-04 Thread john
I believe the Acom 2S1 was designed for Yaesu FT1000MP transceivers. To use one with an Elecraft you need another device to convert the inhibit voltage. John KK9A Morgan Bailey NJ8M wrote: I think that here is your answer:

Re: [Elecraft] Occasional second radio use with KPA500

2021-02-04 Thread Jack Brindle via Elecraft
This is where Fred Cady’s book “The Elecraft KPA500 Amplifier and KAT500 Tuner” really helps out. It has an excellent discussion about using the KPA500 with two radios (but not at the same time…). The RF paths need to be switched with a good RF switch, making sure that very little signal from

Re: [Elecraft] Occasional second radio use with KPA500

2021-02-04 Thread Frank Scolaro
It's a bit pricey, but I use the 1A2R switch from 4O3A: https://4o3a.com/1-amp-2-radios-switch Works great, switches my KPA between two rigs... Frank, W2YK On 2/4/2021 1:10 PM, Morgan Bailey wrote: I think that here is your answer:

Re: [Elecraft] Occasional second radio use with KPA500

2021-02-04 Thread Tim Tucker
W2IHY has switch box solutions that should do the trick. Tim On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 11:57 AM Lou W0FK wrote: > NJ8M wrote > >> Ideally, I could turn off the K3S, switch the feedline from the K3S to > >> the > >> 101ZD, and have use of both the tuner and amp. Is there an easy way to > >> do >

Re: [Elecraft] Occasional second radio use with KPA500

2021-02-04 Thread Lou W0FK
NJ8M wrote >> Ideally, I could turn off the K3S, switch the feedline from the K3S to >> the >> 101ZD, and have use of both the tuner and amp. Is there an easy way to >> do >> this? Perhaps one of those breakout boxes? Any hints appreciated! I use a StationProII, which unfortunately is no

Re: [Elecraft] Occasional second radio use with KPA500

2021-02-04 Thread Morgan Bailey
I think that here is your answer: https://www.dxengineering.com/search/brand/acom/product-line/acom-2s1-automatic-two-transceiver-commutators?autoview=SKU=Default=Ascending Granted it is pricey but will probably work for you. 73, Morgan NJ8M On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 10:48 AM Chuck Chandler

[Elecraft] Occasional second radio use with KPA500

2021-02-04 Thread Chuck Chandler
I've been using the K3S, P3, KPA500 and KAT500 as my main radio. All three antennas are selected by the KAT500. I also have a second radio, an older Yaesu FT-101ZD. This rig can be switched into the lineup in place of the K3S. I sometimes enjoy using the older rig. In this manner the FT101ZD