[Elecraft] KPA500/K3 AUX bus specification

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Bill,

The Y-BOX v2.1 and single $20 25ft M/F "HD15" cable could let you remote
the KPA1500 or KPA500 to the garage quite nicely, including remote power
power on/off via a K3 macro.  I haven't tested a cable that long, but know
of no reason that it won't work as long as the voltage drop isn't
significant.   Maybe a pair of these high quality cables in series would
work too (50 ft)?

See:

http://www.kkn.net/~n6tv/Y-BOX/Features.html#Remote

and

http://www.cablesondemand.com/category/HD15/product/CS-DSDHD15MF0/URvars/Items/Library/InfoManage/CS-DSDHD15MF0.htm

73,
Bob, N6TV
https://bit.ly/Y-BOX

On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 6:29 AM Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com> wrote:

> I agree with Jim here. I am thinking of getting a KPA1500 to
> replace my Expert 1.3K. (I got the 1.3K after my wife won a
> $1000 off prize at the Top Band Dinner. I thought the 1.3K would
> have good resale value given its use on DXpeditions.)
>
> The logical place for the amp is in my garage, near the antennas
> feed points and near an electrical subpanel with 60A 240V
> service. Installing the 240 outlet in the garage is probably a
> DIY project.
>
> I do want the tight integration of the amp with the K3, so an
> AUX bus connection is required.
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV
>