[Elecraft] Decoder for use with K3 and PW-1

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> I'm looking for a decoder to use with my K3/PW-1.    I 
> realize there are several options available but would 
> like input from someone actually using one before I buy. 

Unfortunately the PW-1 will only work with Icom serial 
(CI-V) data.  It does not respond to the old stepped 
DC voltage like the 2-KL and 4-KL.  

To the best of my knowledge there are only three devices 
currently in production that will translate non-Icom 
CAT data to Icom CI-V format.  They are the microHAM 
Station Master, microHAM microKEYER II and microHAM 
MK2R/MK2R+ (SO2R controller).  The discontinued microHAM 
micro Band Decoder will also provide a CI-V output if 
you can find one used.  

All of the microHAM devices provide multiple functions 
- they are not dedicated protocol converters - so they 
are not inexpensive.  

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 



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> Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 12:17 PM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Decoder for use with K3 and PW-1
> 
> 
> I'm looking for a decoder to use with my K3/PW-1.    I 
> realize there are 
> several options available but would like input from someone actually 
> using one before I buy.  The PW-1 has sat unused since I 
> bought my K3. 
> Now that I have the bias mod installed I'm ready to focus on either 
> using or selling the PW-1. My L4B works so well and doesn't 
> need to go 
> to the shop every time I accidentally hit the remote head or the 
> outboard tuner arcs.  All comments appreciated.
> 
> K4GM- George 
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