[Elecraft] Passing Band Data from [KX3/KXPA100] to [KAT500/KPA500]

[Kevin McQuiggin]

Hi Andy:

Thanks for the suggestion.  Using the computer would let me control the KAT500 and KPA500 for sure, but what I am looking for is seamless band tracking and antenna output tracking between the rig (in this case KX3 and KXPA100) and the [KAT500/KPA500] block.

If I can interface the [KX3/KXPA100] combo to the antenna/tuner, then there would be full, seamless integration as there is with the K3.  That’s the goal.

73,

Kevin VE7ZD




> On Aug 31, 2019, at 10:21 AM, Andy Durbin <a.durbin at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> "where the second block [KAT500/KPA500] utilize essentially BCD for band data and an “AUXBUS” signal that I have not yet found out much about."
> 
> You can fully control the KAT500 and KPA500 using their serial interfaces without needing AUXBUS and without using the 4 discrete band interface.    I'm doing exactly that with my Kenwood TS-590/KAT500/KPA500 controller.
> 
> Start by reading KAT500 Serial Command Reference.pdf and KPA500 Programmers Ref.pdf.
> 
> I  have no knowledge of what data is available from the KX3/KXPA100 but if you need help with KAT500/KPA500 control I'll be happy to share what I know.
> 
> 73,
> Andy, k3wyc
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