Jack, Switching using a CX-210 manual switch.
By cutting power, you mean cutting back to low power for tuning right? I assume with the KAT500 running in manual mode, which is the way I use it now with the K3, I will not have the problem of auto-tune going into action while I am transmitting. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Nov 28, 2016, at 7:51 PM, Jack Brindle <[email protected]> wrote: > > Phil; > > How would you switch between the radios? Manual switch? > Be sure you also connect that you provide some method for cutting power on > the transmitter when the KAT is tuning. This is built into the K3/KPA setup, > but you also need to do it for the IC706. > You really don’t want to hot-switch the KAT500’s relays at 100 watts+. It > would greatly shorten their life. > > - Jack, W6FB > >> On Nov 28, 2016, at 6:06 PM, Phil Hystad <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> < 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] > ______________________________________________________________ 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]
