[Elecraft] KPA500 Interface with Kenwood TS-590

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Does the KPA talk directly with other rigs via serial?  I didn't pick 
that up in the specs.  The amp will auto sense the band on transmit 
automatically so you really don't need any cabling other than the ptt line.

Mike W0MU

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On 6/10/2012 1:19 PM, Doug Person wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I was attempting to demo my KPA500 with my friend's new TS-590.
> Everything is fine except I can't get automatic band change to work.
> Serial port speed is set to 19.2 on the radio and amp.  Amp is set to
> serial and polling is on.  But no band changing occurs. I tried
> different serial port speeds with no luck.
>
> Anyone had any experience with the TS-590 and the KPA500?
>
> BTW, the TS-590 seems like a splendid radio for the money.  I haven't
> seen anything else on the market today that is as comparable to the K3
> as the TS-590.  Not trying to restart the TS-590 VS: K3 debate.  To each
> his own.  My friend has been a long time Kenwood fan and the TS-590 was
> a good choice for him.  Having had a chance to test drive it here in my
> shack, it seems like one of the better values today.  I'll have it here
> for about a week so I'll get a chance to really ring it out.  Looks like
> a fine example of a compliment through imitation.
>
> 73, Doug -- K0DXV
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