[Elecraft] KPA-1500/FlexRadio 6400

[Dave]

Hi Mike

Actually the KPA1500 needs frequency tracking for the internal antenna tuner. 

The info I posted should help Mike. He is also welcome to contact me direct and I can assist. 

73
Dave wo2x


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> On Sep 15, 2020, at 10:17 PM, Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:
> 
> Mike
> 
> I keep reading what you wrote, but how can you tell the difference?  The
> Band data is the only thing that the KPA500 requires to operate.  It really
> doesn't care about the exact frequency.
> 
> If you change bands on the 6400 and the KPA500 tracks from 1 band to
> another, then your installation is fine and you should be good to go.
> 
> I used a KPA500 for years on a Flex 6300 without issue.    For cables, all
> that is required is a normal 9 pin male-female cable and then a Null Modem
> Gender Bender adapter (yes, that is what they are called).
> 
> Mike va3mw
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 7:33 PM Mike Stone <mstone36 at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
>> 
>> This is my first post.  I am not sure if or where the search function is
>> located.
>> 
>> I am running a KPA-1500 and a FlexRadio 6400.  The amplifier recognizes
>> the band that the Flex is tuned to but it doesn’t recognize the frequency.
>> Any help would be appreciated.  I am not technically proficient with either
>> the Flex or the KPA-1500, so please keep it simple for me.
>> Thanks
>> Mike, N1VE
>> 
>> 
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