[Elecraft] K2/KAT100-1

[Don Wilhelm]

  Terry,

Sorry, but the KAT100 needs the K2 AUXBUS signal to tune, change 
settings per band/per antenna, etc.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/11/2011 1:22 PM, Terry Schieler wrote:
> I'm just wrapping up the build of the KAT100 antenna tuner (I was in need of
> a solder fix) and a thought occurred to me.  Has anyone considered an
> external circuit that would allow the KAT100 to be used with HF transceivers
> other than the K2?  The K2-KAT100 interface is a great feature and very well
> thought out.  But the KAT100 is such a dynamic accessory that I'd love to be
> able to take it with me when I travel with my IC-706mkIIG and other rigs
> that lack internal tuners.  (My IC-706 is one of my "knock around" rigs that
> I take places that I would rather not take the K2).
>
> I assume this circuit would require more than just a momentary-action "Tune"
> button in a box.  Any ideas?  Does anyone think this can be done?  It might
> even increase the market for the KAT100.
>
> 73,
>
> Terry, W0FM
>