[Elecraft] [K3] GPIO input to switch output power with external amplifier on?

[Stewart]

Raises some interesting questions...

Can a unique protocol be protected ?

If so, if it is publicised has an offence been committed ? 

If it is used only by an individual and not commercially, has an offence been committed ? 

73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Tue, 4 Sep 2012 14:16:35 +0100, Thomas Horsten wrote:
> Ok, external control box it is then. I suppose a small AVR will do the job,
> but now to figure out enough of the 1-wire serial protocol to be able to do
> this.. Does anyone have a KXPA500, a Bus Pirate, and an hour or so?
>
> 73, Thomas M0TRN
>
> On 4 September 2012 14:12, Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com> wrote:
>
>> I don't see how ... the K3 has only two (2) GPIO lines.  One is FSK
>> the other is the already overloaded pin 7 (transverter control/TX
>> Inhibit).
>>
>> 73,
>>
>>    ... Joe, W4TV
>>
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