[Elecraft] K3, KPA500 and KRC2 Antenna Connection Questions

[Don Wilhelm]

Jack,

The KAT500 is supposed to have 2 (or possibly more) antenna outputs.
In the meantime, you may have to switch antennas manually.

The KRC2 can switch antennas on a per band basis, and may help in your 
antenna selection scheme.
No RF flows through the KRC3 - it provides voltage (or a ground) for 
your antenna relays.
Those relays are not part of the KRC2.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/1/2011 9:24 PM, Jack Regan wrote:
> I am considering buying a KPA500.  I like the small size and weight as well
> as the  slickness of  operation  with the cable option. However I have some
> questions.
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> The K3 has two RF outputs and remembers which antenna to use on each band!
> Very convenient.  The KPA500 only has one RF in and one RF out. So it
> appears that I will have to manually switch antennas if I want to load them
> with the KPA500. Is that correct?
>
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> I looked at the KRC2 but do not see any RF in and out connections.  How do I
> use it to physically switch antennas attached to the KPA500?
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> Will the KATU500 solve my problems, if indeed I have a problem?
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> I am thinking that if I still have to do manual switching, I can buy a 1200
> watt or higher amp on eBay and save money and get more power.   I have found
> that power helps and more power helps more!
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> Thanks in advance for any answers or suggestions,
>
>
>
> Jack, AE6GC
>
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