[Elecraft] KAT500 and KPA500 integration

[David Shoaf]

Hi Andy,

The short answer is that neither the KPA500 or KAT500 can source signals -
they can only read them from a transceiver and then follow its direction.   
This means that they can both read the status information from a Kenwood's
COM port and act on it.

This does not require the AUX cables which are specifically designed for the
K3/K3S to provide the unique features they have when connected in that way. 
This would include the ability of the KAT500 to read the K3/K3S VFO
frequency and pre-select tuning elements, band-tracking with the K3/K3S and
the KPA500's ability to report its OPER/STBY status to the K3/K3S so it can
switch between the 2 RF PWR settings it maintains on a per-band basis.

Cheers,

David/KG6IRW



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