Re: [Elecraft] SPE Expert 1K-FA Amplifer and K2 and K3

2008-04-19 Thread Stewart Baker
Hi Chris, I am using my SPE amplifier with both my K2 and K3 and it works very well. I have put an entry in the Wiki K3 which describes the band information interfacing. So far I have only used the K3 with this. The only thing you have to watch is the input power to the amplifier. I have my TUNE s

[Elecraft] SPE Expert 1K-FA Amplifer and K2 and K3

2008-04-19 Thread Phil & Debbie Salas
The SPE amp will respond to the K3 Band Data output exactly as the Yaesu Band Data Output. The only issue is that the K3 uses open drain outputs. I don't believe that the SPE amp has pull-up resistors on the Band Data inputs, so you may need to put 4.7K pull up resistors to 5V on the K3 band

[Elecraft] SPE Expert 1K-FA Amplifer and K2 and K3

2008-04-19 Thread Chris Page
Is anybody using the SPE Expert 1K-FA amplifer with the K2 or K3, please? I was wondering which CAT option the amplifier needs to be selected to enable it to receive band information from the K2 and K3? Also, I would appreciate any advice on using the amplifier with the K2 and K3 in the light