Oops. Make that KPA Utility. Jack B, W6FB
On Apr 3, 2011, at 5:38 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: > Thanks for the clarification, Jack! -Bruce, N1RX > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jack Brindle [mailto:jackbrin...@me.com] > Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 8:03 PM > To: Bruce Beford > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3, P3 & KPA500 > > No, it is more than that. We have implemented a command set for the KPA that > will allow you to monitor and control its operation. This is very important > for users who wish to use the KPA500 remotely. The K3 Utility will make very > good use of these commands to show what the KPA500 is doing and allow you to > control it. Of course the command set will be published so others can > implement KPA500 control features in their programs. > > You are correct that the KPA and K3 communicate through the Aux signals. We > also have interfaces for transceivers from other manufacturers, and the > option to allow the KPA500 to determine the proper band as well. This latter > works incredibly well, detecting a new band and switching in well less than > a dit time. > > The KPA500 is definitely worth waiting for. But the wait should soon be > over... > > Jack B, W6FB > > > On Apr 3, 2011, at 4:34 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: > >> I believe this PC connection is only for firmware updates for the KPA-500. >> the "operational link" between the K3 and KPA-500 is via the ACC > connector. >> Correct? -Bruce, N1RX >> > > ______________________________________________________________ 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
