[Elecraft] Seeking input on KPA1500 station configurations

[Michael Zabel]

Hello group,

This is my first post here, but have been reading the mail for a while.
I currently do not have any Elecraft gear, but have built a K2, and owned
KX1 and KX3.

I am considering upgrading my station in the near future and am interested
in the control possibilities of the KPA 1500.

I currently use an AH-4 for remote tuning of a non resonant vertical dipole
that I use on the upper bands, and have on order a Stockcorner JC-4s
kilowatt remote tuner to replace the AH-4.

To the topic here, I am interested in the mention of a connection for the
AH-4 on the KPA 1500 and and what it's use would be given the mismatch of
the power ratings of the two devices?

Now on to the station setup I can imagine...

It would be useful in my station setup if the KPA 1500 could sense a
frequency change and initiate a 10-20 watt tune cycle with the JC-4s before
going back to online status. Ideally the KPA 1500 could do this without
communication with the exciter making that interface universal.

Alternately, with the K3(s), any tune initiation from the transceiver could
cause the KPA 1500 to initiate a tune cycle with the JC-4s with the KPA
1500 in bypass.

Or even more ideally, Elecraft comes out with a fully integrated remote
tuner to match the KPA 1500 for those of us who need the wider matching
range in our urban antenna restricted situations.

A wide range tuner in the shack would also work, but then you would only
want to do that with some very low loss coax like 7/8 Heliax.

Thanks for the opportunity to give input and for the example you set as a
company.

73 de KV4TT - Mike




On Jun 8, 2017 7:25 PM, "Wayne Burdick" <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:

> The KPA1500 has very flexible I/O, and plenty of space for adding new
> control features in firmware. I/O ports include Ethernet, USB, RS-232, K3
> Accessory connector (including Icom band voltages), AH-4, CI-V, keying
> input (PTT), ALC out, and remote power-on.
>
> In order to prioritize our efforts towards the facilitation of remote
> control and interfacing, we’d like to hear from those considering how they
> might integrate a KPA1500 into their station. Please describe both
> third-party and home-built gear that you might be using. In what situations
> could the KPA1500 itself simplify setup or operation?
>
> I can’t promise we’ll be able to respond to every question or suggestion,
> but we’ll keep all of your input for our internal discussions.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
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