[Elecraft] K3 with a PW-1

[David Cutter]

That would be of interest to more than a few, I would guess.  For such a low 
resolution, I think I could do it with a few resistors then a follower, but 
it would be nice to know how others do it.

David
G3UNA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <gdaught6 at stanford.edu>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 4:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 with a PW-1


> George wrote:
>
>> Does anyone use a K3 with a PW-1 setup to autoswitch the AMP as the K3
>> changes bands. ?   Just replaced my 756 Pro II with the K3 and am
>> wondering whether it will be simple to operate the Amp as before.
>
> The Icom series communicates band data by a variable analog voltage on a 
> single
> line.  The K3 (and Yaesu, etc.) communicate band data by digital signals 
> over 4 lines.
>
> What is needed is a converter from the BCD from the K-3 to the various 
> levels
> needed by the Icom.  I built my ownYaesu/Icom interface for my FT1000MP. 
> When
> I got my K3, all I had to do was change the connector on the radio end of 
> the cable.
>
> If you want to build one for yourself, I can send you my notes and 
> schematic.  It's
> easy, but not trivial.
>
> I believe there are commercially available units that will do this job.
>
> 73,
>
> George T Daughters, K6GT
> CU in the California QSO Party (CQP)
> October 4-5, 2008
>
>
>
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