[Elecraft] K3 Amp Key configuration request
Roger D Johnson
n1rj at roadrunner.com
Mon Jan 10 19:10:53 EST 2011
Phil & Debbie Salas wrote:
> I use my K3 with an Ameritron ALS-600 amplifier and MFJ-998 autotuner (hey,
> the KPA-500 and KAT-500 aren't available yet). Anyway, I tune the MFJ-998
> by leaving it in the full auto position and then just press TUNE on the K3.
> I set my K3 TUNE power for 15 watts which is a perfect level for the
> MFJ-998. However, the amp enable line on the K3 goes low even when using
> TUNE, and so I must remember to place the amp in standby before checking and
> tuning SWR. Otherwise the amp will put out power momentarily (60-100 watts)
> until the MFJ-998 interrupts the amp-key line if it needs to tune. It would
> be nice if the amp-enable output of the K3 would not go low when using TUNE
> on the K3. Maybe a menu set-up option?
>
> Phil - AD5X
>
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Same situation here. I'd like to see this too.
73, Roger
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