[Elecraft] Getting a KXPA100 to work with a KX2

[Peter Pauly]

The Y adapter was the part I didn't have correct. Thanks Richard, it's
working now.

On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 11:05 AM, Richard Jones <w0pzdrmj at gmail.com> wrote:

> Had the same problem.    There is a 'y' adapter that goes from the 2
> cables coming from the KXPA100 into a single plug into the accessory
> connection on the KX2.  The cable is called the KX2ACBL.  Using it and
> everything works correctly.  You also have to go into Menu setup and turn
> PA mode to on.
>
> Enjoy
>
> Dick  W0PZD.
>
> On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 6:03 AM, Peter Pauly <ppauly at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I just finished putting together a KXPA100 with ATU.  I've got the KX2
>> connected to it via a KXPACBL connected to the accessory jack on the KX2
>> and the CAT5 cable on the amp. The smaller GPIO plug is unconnected. Also
>> the BNC of the KX2 is connected to the RF IN on the amp. I put the KX2 in
>> PA Mode YES and can dial up the power to 100 Watts on the KX2.  KX2 mode
>> is
>> CW. KXPA100 is in Auto ATU mode, ANT 1.
>>
>> The transmit light on the KXPA100 never comes on.
>>
>> If I hit the Tune button on the KX2, it shows at solid 25 Power Out LED
>> and
>> a 1 SWR LED.
>> If I hit the XMIT button on the KX2, nothing happens on the KXPA100.
>> If I hit the Tune button on the button on the KXPA100, I get a flashing 25
>> LED (SWR?) on both a known good antenna and a 50 ohm dummy load.
>>
>> Any suggestions before I contact Elecraft technical support?
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