[Elecraft] K3

[Rick Tavan N6XI]

When my sometimes SO2R-capable station is set up for SO1R and remote
operation, I parallel two band decoders across the K3 ACC and power them on
one at a time to select antennas for either an Alpha 87A or a KPA500
connected via ANT1 and ANT2. I parallel the key and PTT lines as you
contemplated and so far haven't needed steering diodes there. I can thus
operate either locally or remotely with my choice of amplifiers. I find
that I use the KPA500 most of the time, warming up the big amp only when I
want to break a tough pileup or go all-out in a contest. The KPA500 is so
convenient!

BTW, KPA500 Remote is a better control panel than the physical panel on the
amp itself, and it operates either locally or remotely. Ditto KAT500
Remote. Both are free downloads from Elecraft.

73,

/Rick N6XI

On Sun, Aug 16, 2015 at 2:46 AM, Mike VE3YF <Mike at ve3yf.com> wrote:

> Thanks to all that have replied to my question. Looks like it is a go to
> get a KPA500. It will definitely be a nice addition to the shack.
>
>
> 73 De Mike
> VE3YF
>
> http://www.ve3yf.com
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Rick Tavan N6XI
Truckee, CA