Thanks for your advice everyone. I just ordered the combo KPA/KAT package. Now comes the long wait.
Is it here yet? 73, Kev K4VD On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 12:06 PM, Al K0VM <al.k...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Kev, > > I use Elecrafts KXUSBa USB to 3.5 serial for the KAT500 to PC/Flex. And > USB to RS232 serial for the KPA500 to PC/Flex ( the KUSB included now > included with the KPA500 should work). > > AL, K0VM > > On 2/10/2017 10:37 AM, Kevin - K4VD wrote: > > Hi Al... > > This is exactly what I was hoping to hear. The "500 watt radio" is > perfect. I think I'm about to place the order for the combo KPA/KAT-500. Do > you know of any accessories/additional cables I will need? Also, as I set > things up, would you mind if I hit you up with additional questions? > > Kev > > > On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 11:14 AM, Al K0VM <al.k...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> I find the KPA500/KAT500 a perfect match for my 6500.. The simple set up >> is just a key line from the 6500 thru the KAT to the KPA. With a couple of >> USB cables to the back of the 6500, both will track frequency/band changes. >> DDUtil will give you a bit more automation with the USB cables attached to >> the PC instead. >> >> Its almost a plug and play, and almost acts like as a 500 watt radio >> rather separate boxes >> >> AL, K0VM >> >> On 2/9/2017 8:49 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote: >> >> Hi... with all the hoopla over the new $7K Flex amplifier I was feeling a >> little power envy so went on a search for options. I own an Elecraft KX3 >> and absolutely love the rig quality so I'm thinking about the KPA500/KAT500 >> combination assuming I'll get the same quality equipment. >> >> Is anyone running this combination with the Flex 6500 who might share their >> thoughts, configurations, hints & kinks? >> >> I'm thinking the combination makes sense for me because (my decision >> points): >> >> 1) Being a low power operator, 500 watts seems a lot more manageable than a >> nuclear powered 1.5 KW setup. It seems like a good, safe step. >> >> 2) No electrician required. I think I can run it off 110 VAC already in my >> shack. >> >> 3) If I understand correctly, there is little or no integration effort >> required. I'm looking at putting it inline with the RF path and adding a >> PTT connection. Voila. >> >> 4) The KX3 is able to easily tune my 600 ohm ladder line fed (via 4:1 >> BALUN) 80 meter dipole on any band so I would guess the KAT500 wouldn't >> have an issue. >> >> Is there a reason I shouldn't consider this setup with the Flex? The only >> other thing that caught my eye was the ACOM 1010 which would also require >> an external tuner. >> >> 73, >> Kev K4VD >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to al.k...@yahoo.com >> >> ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
