Yes, this is only referring to the power connection. The KAT500 and
KPA500 communicate with the K3 through the ACC cables. Just connect the
supplied power cable for the KAT500 to the power supply that is powering
the radio (check polarity) and not to the 12v aux output on the K3 itself.
Mike
KI0HA
On 10/4/2014 4:36 PM, hsherriff wrote:
Wes
I'm assuming you are referring to connecting the KAT power supply up to the K3
12v auxiliary output. You are correct, the KAT should not be connected to
that. The KAT draws up to 1.5A but the K3 12v aux is only good for 1A. ..if it
has the mod.
I really don't see this as being a non-seamless integration issue. The
OPERATION of the KAT with the K3 IS seamless, along with the KPA. Just wait
till you have them all connected together. ... what a great 500w transceiver
you will have.
Harlan
NC3C
<div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: "Wes (N7WS)" <[email protected]> </div><div>Date:10/04/2014 3:43
PM (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]> </div><div>Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 power question
</div><div>
</div>I have a new, yet to assemble KAT500 and KPA500. In reading the manual
for the
KAT500 I see a (new to me) caveat about *not* using the switched 12V from the
K3. What's up with this? I thought there was supposed to be seamless
integration of this stuff.
Wes N7WS
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