[Elecraft] [KPA500] Serial Port Connections on KPA500

[Bruce Beford]

The KPA500 -cannot- be "daisy chained" into the K3/P3 combo. 
 
The function of the RS232 ports on the KPA500 is different. The RS232 (PC)
is for connection to the PC for firmware updates, and other remote control
apps (in development). The RS232 (XCVR) is for use when connecting to a
Kenwood transceiver only. This is for receiving band switching info from the
Kenwood.
 
Bruce, N1RX
 
 
 
 
> Team:
 
> Now that I have completed my KPA500 (S/N 196) I have a question 
> regarding serial port connections.  I have the current, complete K-Line 
> (K3, P3, KPA500).
 
> 1. Do I need to put the KPA500 in the serial port chain?  After all, it 
does have a serial port goes-inna and goes-outta.
> 2. Is it really necessary?
> 3. If there are benefits, in what order should they be chained.
> 4. Then, what are the benefits?
 
> Reason I ask, I just did the following chain things are not working 
> correctly.  Serial port - P3 - KPA500 - K3.
 
> Obviously, I am missing something.
 
> Thanks,
> Dan