[Elecraft] Connecting a BigIR

[Andy Durbin]

First off - sorry for busting Jack's call.

Second - When I created the requirements for my station controller I had to decide what frequency my KPA500, KAT500, and SteppIR should be commanded to.  I decided they all should be commanded to the rig TX frequency even if the TX and RX were on different bands.

I have never regretted that choice.  I cannot understand how anyone would accept that their tuner, amp , or antenna could be set to operate in a band different from transceiver TX frequency.

I would estimate that at least 90% of my HF and 6 m operating is in split mode (WSJT-X and DX chasing using phone , CW, or WSJT-X).  The risk of accidental cross band spilt is not insignificant and it could be destructive.

I accept that some seldom, or never, work split and I suppose they can tolerate having their equipment follow RX frequency.


73,
Andy, k3wyc