[Elecraft] KPA-500 questions

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> It also feeds back KPA500 status to the K3, which allows the K3 to
> change between two user set power levels when the amp is in-line or
> in standby. (Say 30-45W to drive the amp, and 100W when the amp is
> bypassed.)

Is this done by a contact closure (e.g., DIGIN), AuxBus or CAT?
Access to the interface/API would be of value for use with other
amplifiers or perhaps tuner.  I can think of a couple places to
use the information.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 4/6/2011 1:08 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
> Answers below
> 73, Eric
> ---
> On 4/6/2011 9:49 AM, Mike Fatchett wrote:
>> The manual describes an optional cable availabe from Elecraft but it is
>> not in the price list.  I have a K3 and P3.   Is the cable part of the
>> kit or the assembled amp?
>         -- It is an optional cable since it is only applicable to the K3.
> I'll get it up on the
>             order form ASAP. (We're running hard this morning! :-)
>
>            Also note that the KPA500 will auto band-switch with just RF
> and PTT , following
>            the K3 and most other rigs in about 10-15 ms of 1st TX.  The
> AUX cable provides
>            amplifier band switching prior to TX, and also allows the
> dedicated band buttons
>            on the KPA500 to control K3. It also feeds back KPA500 status
> to the K3, which
>            allows the K3 to change between two user set power levels when
> the amp is
>            in-line or in standby. (Say 30-45W to drive the amp, and 100W
> when the amp
>            is bypassed.)
>> Can we purchase the European AC cord as it might be handy for those who
>> travel abroad.
>        Yes, I'll add this to the order form at the same time. (in the
> next 15 minutes.)
>> Mike W0MU
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