[Elecraft] KRC2

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Georges,

The KAT500 will work with all HF - 6M rigs. It only needs RF to tune and 
to select band and antenna.

There is a frequency counter built into the KAT500 to detect frequency 
changes.

73,

Eric
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On 11/5/2012 12:42 AM, Georges Ringotte F6DFZ wrote:
> Hi to the group,
>
> I would like to know if the KRC2 can be used to interface a Kenwood rig to the KAT500.
>
> The KRC2 can read the Kenwood RS232 protocol and know its frequency.
> The KAT500 needs a BCD code to switch bands (with the K3 it gets it from the Aux connector).
> The KRC2 has a connector (J4) which can be set to Input or Output BCD code.
>
> My questions are : does the KRC2 outputs the correct BCD code needed by the KAT500 when the Kenwood rig is set to a frequency ?
> Can each band limits be set with the KRC2 utility software ?
>
> I would prefer personnal experience than theory, I have carrefully read the manual !
>
> Thanks and best regards.
>
> Georges F6DFZ
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