[Elecraft] K3 with Yaesu Quadra?

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

I think this might be on the cards - I too would like to do this to tune my
SGC at as low a power as possible (without having to reduce my RF and key,
then turn RF up again).

On 17/10/07 17:45, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <w4tv at subich.com> sent:

> 
> The K3 ACC connector appears to provide Band Data and PTT
> out signals suitable for driving/Controlling the Yaesu Quadra
> (VL-1000) amplifier.  Is it possible to program one of the
> "DIG" signal lines (other than DIG0 which is used for FSK
> input) to work with the Quadra's "F-SET" output?
> 
> F-SET is a relay contact that places the Yaesu transceiver
> in CW Keydown and a specific power level (e.g., 10 watts)
> for tuning the Quadra's antenna tuner.  It would be very
> handy to be able to access a low power tune output for other
> uses - manual tuners, etc. - in addition automatic operation
> with the Quadra/VL-1000.
> 
> 73, 

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