> < quoted from Jim Cox K4JAF> > Main question I have: Why would you want to use the 706 on HF when you have > the K3?
I suppose the most direct and honest answer is “because I want to”. Actually, the 706 is sort of my backup radio if I ever need a backup radio. And, I have a tendency to use my backup radio a couple of times per month just as a means of exercising it. Right now, the antenna tuner I use with the 706 is a manual Palstar AT1KM which is bulky and takes up room on the desk. I want to get rid of it. Making dual use of the KAT500 would be a nice solution to getting rid of the AT1KM. I also own a KX3 but I use it for portable QRP ops only — it does not have an external amplifier. > I think the 706 covered 2 meters? Hook the 2 meter antenna to it and use it > there.. Of all the 2-meter solutions I have already, the 706 would be my last to use. 2-meters on the 706 is a hassle. However, I do next to zero 2-meter work so a moot point. I have a 2-meter Yaesu FM transceiver as well as the 2-meter option on the KX3, and two Yaesu 2-meter capable HTs. 73, phil, K7PEH > > -----Original Message----- From: Phil Hystad > Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 7:13 PM > To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] Using Dual Switched Radios with KAT500 Tuner > > I would like to consider using my KAT500 tuner in a configuration switched > between two radios. One of them is my K3 and the other is my Icom 706. > > My normal configuration is a full K-Line: > > K3/P3 —> KPA500 —> KAT500 —> Antennas > > This K-Line configuration is by the book full Elecraft cabling setup. > > My alternate configuration is the Icom IC-706: > > IC-706 —> KAT500 —> Antennas > > No amplifier in this configuration. > > My first thought is that my 706 will be RF connected to the KAT500 only — no > other cabling as I am using with the K-Line. While using the 706 the > K3/P3-KPA500 will be switched off (front panel switch for KPA500). > > I am thinking of using RF sensing for the frequency, band detection and thus > switching to the right antenna by the KAT500 but I am not sure if this will > work. Manually switching is OK but would rather make use of auto-switched by > KAT500. > > Advice?? Is there anything wrong with this idea and my operating plan with > the 706? All cabling RF/Digital between K-Line and KAT500 will be left > connected with the exception that RF input is actually physically switched > between the K-Line and the 706 (only one connected to KAT500 at a time). > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
