[Elecraft] K3 and Icom PW-1

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Bob, 

There are two approaches that will work to do automatic 
band switching with the K3 and PW-1.  The first is to use 
something like the microHAM Band Decoder (or new Station 
Master which replaces Band Decoder) to convert the Elecraft 
(Kenwood) "IF;" CAT data to Icom CI-V Transceive broadcasts.  
The second would be to build a BCD to 1 of 10 decoder and 
use that to drive a voltage divider to create the Icom 
compatible "Band Select" voltage.  

The Station Master will be available off the shelf after 
Friedrichshafen.  I can supply notes on the BCD decoder 
approach but have not built/tested any devices.  That is a 
"low tech" solution and not something microHAM is likely to 
produce and I'm not inclined to get involved in building "one 
off" units since that is a relatively high cost/low return 
proposition.  

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Serwy
> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 11:24 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and Icom PW-1
> 
> 
> Any one has a K3 and a PW-1 hooked up for automatic band 
> switching of the PW-1?  If so, how as it accomplished?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Bob Serwy - N9RS