[Elecraft] Getting BCD Band Data from the K3/KPA500 when they areconnected.

[Peter Chamalian]

That's what I wanted to hear Ed, thanks!  Turns out I don't need the BCD
data, only FSK and PTT both of which are on pins that are not connected in
the KPA500.

Pete, W1RM


-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Muns [mailto:w0yk at msn.com] 
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:14 PM
To: 'Peter Chamalian'
Cc: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Getting BCD Band Data from the K3/KPA500 when they
areconnected.

Yes, it is as simple as using a Y-adapter ... and, yes, there is more to it.
;>)

Most Y-adapters only connect some of the pins and ground several others for
VGA applications, rendering them unusable for our purpose.   However, it is
possible to find Y-adapters that are whole.  There was a thread here several
months ago about which ones are good.  The ones that I have are marketed by
Philco.

The Y-adapter that comes with the KPAK3AUX cable, of course, is whole and
works well.

Ed - W0YK

Pete, W1RM, asked:
> If the K3 and KPA are connected together with the AUX cable, 
> how can one connect the Station Master or other equipment 
> that can benefit from the band data?  Is it as simple as 
> using a Y connector or is there more to it?