[Elecraft] K3 integration with KPA500 and KAT500

[ANDY DURBIN]

I'd like to understand all the operational advantages of integrating a K3 with a KPA500 and KAT500 that are not available to those who chose to use a TS-590 instead of a K3.


I know about:


  1.   KPA500 and KAT500 know TX frequency and configure band, antenna, and tuning solution before transmitting
  2.  Adjustment of power output is based on band and KPA500 OP/STBY  mode
  3.  Selection of band on KPA500 is passed to K3 and KAT500.


I have developed an Arduino based interface that implements 1.  2 seems to be doable and useful.  3 seems doable but not very useful.   What else is there?


Thanks and 73,

Andy k3wyc