[Elecraft] KXPA100 RS-232 problem

[Don Wilhelm]

Tom,

Do you have the KX3 to KXPA100 adapter cable plugged as indicated on 
page 14 of the KXPA100 manual?  If so, make certain the RJ-45 plugs are 
fully inserted - you should hear a slight click when they are fully 
mated.  If there is any doubt about them seating, pull back the boot on 
the RJ-45 cable end and push the inside connector body "home".

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/4/2016 9:37 AM, Thomas Beltran wrote:
> I have read some emails concerning the RS-232 connector on the KXPA100's
> back panel not working with software applications that need the rig's data,
> but I did not see any resolution.  In my case, I just set up a ciro mazzoni
> midi loop.  This loop will follow the radio's frequency, getting data from
> the rig.  Unfortunately, the loop's control box only works automatically
> when the the RS-232 connector from the control box is hooked directly to the
> KX3's side panel, meaning I can only run 10 watts.  BTW, there is a slight
> delay in setting the frequency, but loop works pretty nicely.  However, it
> will not work when plugged into the RS-232 connector on the KXPA100's back
> panel.    If it makes any difference, the loop control box uses a DB9, so I
> am using the KXSER (3.5mm to DB9-F) Cable.  Hopefully, someone on this list
> has not only encountered this problem but has a remedy.  Thanks in advance.
> Tom W2CRN