Though that would probably work, I think it's very confusing and counter-intuitive to program an Elecraft amplifier to use an Icom protocol to communicate with a Yaesu transceiver by relying on a microHAM microKEYER to translate the Yaesu CAT commands to equivalent ICOM CI-V commands.
Note that both the KPA500 and KAT500 can also work through an S-BOX the same way, following the Yaesu transceiver. Unlike the KPA1500, these older Elecraft devices cannot handle CI-V (only Icom "Band Voltage", which has limitations on WARC bands). The S-BOX offers a more straightforward approach: just tell the Elecraft amp. to use Yaesu serial protocol to communicate with your modern Yaesu transceiver. Additional serial devices can also connect to the S-BOX in the future, with no custom cables required. Cort is still using the microKEYER, he's just passing the serial traffic through the S-BOX to the radio, so other devices, like the KPA1500, can "tap in." 73, Bob, N6TV On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 11:52 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV <li...@subich.com> wrote: > > The S-Box is completely unnecessary ... > > Configure the KPA-1500 to work with an *ICOM* transceiver (CI-V data) > and configure MK II to output CI-V data on the *AUX CI-V* jack (rear > panel). The concept is identical to use of an Icom PW1 amplifier > with MK II as described in the application note "Using the Icom PW-1" > <http://microham-usa.com/store/cmspage.php?page_id=27> on the support > page at www.microHAM-USA.com/Support.html. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > On 2018-08-28 1:30 PM, Courtney Judd wrote: > >> I am posting this as an update and recommendation on how I got all my >> electronics playing correctly together. I recently bought a new Elecraft >> KPA1500 amplifier and wanted it to work seamlessly with my FTdx5000 and >> microHam Keyer 2. Just not enough serial ports to go around; thought I >> could fix up some work arounds but just didn't work. Then I found the S-BOX >> by N6TV.... Bob has this remarkable device available.... looked at it and >> bought it with the correct cables.... plug and play. Now the amp and tuner >> follow the radio correctly and the Keyer 2 does it's thing with DX4WIN and >> Writelog. The S-BOX works as advertised, is a quality product and Bob is >> there for any help! Show me as a happy camper. If you have any interest >> check this out: >> >> The *S-BOX* <https://bit.ly/S-BOX> and *S-BOX-USB* are passive *serial >> port* >> splitters that make it easy to connect multiple devices to *any* >> compatible >> transceiver with a serial port. When connected through the S-BOX, every >> device can follow the transceiver frequency, automatically changing bands >> and/or retuning. >> >> Feel free to ask any questions of me that you might have or Bob can put >> you on the right path for sure! 73's Cort K4WI >> >> ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@arrl.net > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
