[Elecraft] KRC2 Band Decoder For the K2 and most HF Rigs

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Here is the information on the KRC2 band decoder.
73, Eric  WA6HHQ
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The Elecraft KRC2 Band Decoder is a universal, programmable station control 
unit that can switch any combination of antennas, filters, amplifiers, or 
other equipment. It supports analog, digital, and RS232 control inputs, so 
it's compatible with transceivers from Icom (voltage level), Yaesu (BCD), and 
Kenwood (serial or BCD via logging program), as well as Elecraft's own K2 and 
K2/100.

The KRC2 includes decoded outputs for all HF bands (including WARC bands), 
three transverter bands, and general accessories. High-side (source) and 
low-side (sink) relay drivers are included. All signal lines are RF bypassed 
to eliminate RFI and noise pickup.

Individual driver outputs can be "wire-ORed" as with conventional decoders. 
However, the KRC2 also provides a PC-based command interface, allowing the 
user to configure the unit with simple text commands. New firmware can even be 
downloaded via the internet. The combination of these features makes the KRC2 
uniquely suited to the user's present as well as future station control needs.

The KRC2 is fully integrated with Elecraft's transceivers, decoding 
band-change data via the company's AuxBus protocol. But other unique K2 
features are also supported that can be enabled or disabled with jumpers 
inside the KRC2. The K2's ACC menu entry can be used to directly control the 
KRC2's accessory outputs. Four buttons on the top of the KRC2 can be used as 
"hot keys" for instant access to CW message buffers, fast switching of the 
rig's RXANT jack, or other functions. Finally, the KRC2 can act as a complete 
CW-feedback interface for the K2, allowing enhanced accessibility for 
operators with special user interface requirements.

Packaged in an attractive, compact enclosure that is only 1.2 x 3.5 x 5.5 
inches (3 x 9 x 14 cm), the KRC2 is styled to match the K2. The easy-to-build 
kit uses Elecraft's "no-wires" construction and is suitable for first-time kit 
builders.

Price: $159.00

Availability:

Orders received now via phone or via the Elecraft web site, 
http://www.elecraft.com , will ship the week of June 22nd.