[Elecraft] Seeking input on KPA1500 station configurations

[Michael Zabel]

Here is a link to the JC-4s I have on order, it is rated 1 kw ssb.

http://www.stockcorner.nl/index.php/jc-4-automatic-antenna-tuner-1kw

KV4TT - Mike

On Jun 13, 2017 1:50 PM, "Ken G Kopp" <kengkopp at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Mike!
>
> I used to use an AH-4.  Check the power handling capability of the unit.
> I think you'll find it's incapable of handling the KPA500, let alone the
> KPA1500.
>
> 73!
>
> Ken - K0PP
>
> On Jun 13, 2017 11:43, "Michael Zabel" <KV4TT.qsl at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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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