Re: [Elecraft] Switching or sharing the ACC/AUX line between KPA500 and KPA1500

2017-10-10 Thread Rick Tavan
Although you may use a different combination of ACC signals than me, FWIW I routinely parallel multiple sets of accessories off my ACC connector. When I'm operating remotely, I have two band decoders, a RemoteRig box, and a KPA500 connected. No switch, no problem. If you're using circuits I'm not

Re: [Elecraft] Switching or sharing the ACC/AUX line between KPA500 and KPA1500

2017-10-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dan, Some "VGA" switches switch all 15 lines while others do not. You need one which switches all 15 lines. Be certain before you buy. Don W3FPR On 10/10/2017 5:16 PM, Dan AE9K wrote: In preparation for the arrival of my KPA1500 I was wondering if a simple two-port VGA switch would be the

[Elecraft] Switching or sharing the ACC/AUX line between KPA500 and KPA1500

2017-10-10 Thread Dan AE9K
In preparation for the arrival of my KPA1500 I was wondering if a simple two-port VGA switch would be the best approach for switching the ACC/AUX line to allow the selection of the KPA500 or the KPA1500. Or is a simple Y cable ok? Pin 10 PTT would be open ahead of the switch or Y cable to allow