[Elecraft] [DETECTED AS SPAM] Re: Seeking input on KPA1500 station configurations

[Merv Schweigert]

It says 300 watts CW and emphasizes, "for a short time"


> 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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