Here is a link to the JC-4s I have on order, it is rated 1 kw ssb. http://www.stockcorner.nl/index.php/jc-4-automatic-antenna-tuner-1kw
KV4TT - Mike On Jun 13, 2017 1:50 PM, "Ken G Kopp" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Mike! > > I used to use an AH-4. Check the power handling capability of the unit. > I think you'll find it's incapable of handling the KPA500, let alone the > KPA1500. > > 73! > > Ken - K0PP > > On Jun 13, 2017 11:43, "Michael Zabel" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello group, >> >> This is my first post here, but have been reading the mail for a while. >> I currently do not have any Elecraft gear, but have built a K2, and owned >> KX1 and KX3. >> >> I am considering upgrading my station in the near future and am interested >> in the control possibilities of the KPA 1500. >> >> I currently use an AH-4 for remote tuning of a non resonant vertical >> dipole >> that I use on the upper bands, and have on order a Stockcorner JC-4s >> kilowatt remote tuner to replace the AH-4. >> >> To the topic here, I am interested in the mention of a connection for the >> AH-4 on the KPA 1500 and and what it's use would be given the mismatch of >> the power ratings of the two devices? >> >> Now on to the station setup I can imagine... >> >> It would be useful in my station setup if the KPA 1500 could sense a >> frequency change and initiate a 10-20 watt tune cycle with the JC-4s >> before >> going back to online status. Ideally the KPA 1500 could do this without >> communication with the exciter making that interface universal. >> >> Alternately, with the K3(s), any tune initiation from the transceiver >> could >> cause the KPA 1500 to initiate a tune cycle with the JC-4s with the KPA >> 1500 in bypass. >> >> Or even more ideally, Elecraft comes out with a fully integrated remote >> tuner to match the KPA 1500 for those of us who need the wider matching >> range in our urban antenna restricted situations. >> >> A wide range tuner in the shack would also work, but then you would only >> want to do that with some very low loss coax like 7/8 Heliax. >> >> Thanks for the opportunity to give input and for the example you set as a >> company. >> >> 73 de KV4TT - Mike >> >> >> >> >> On Jun 8, 2017 7:25 PM, "Wayne Burdick" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > The KPA1500 has very flexible I/O, and plenty of space for adding new >> > control features in firmware. I/O ports include Ethernet, USB, RS-232, >> K3 >> > Accessory connector (including Icom band voltages), AH-4, CI-V, keying >> > input (PTT), ALC out, and remote power-on. >> > >> > In order to prioritize our efforts towards the facilitation of remote >> > control and interfacing, we’d like to hear from those considering how >> they >> > might integrate a KPA1500 into their station. Please describe both >> > third-party and home-built gear that you might be using. In what >> situations >> > could the KPA1500 itself simplify setup or operation? >> > >> > I can’t promise we’ll be able to respond to every question or >> suggestion, >> > but we’ll keep all of your input for our internal discussions. >> > >> > 73, >> > Wayne >> > N6KR >> > >> > ______________________________________________________________ >> > 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]
