With a remote KAT500, it is still necessary to connect the AUX cables as
indicated in the KAT500 manual for use with the K3/K3S and KPA500.
Alternately, if used in the basic mode, the Keying cable must go first
to the KAT500 and from the KAT500 on to the amplifier. That allows the
KAT500 to prevent keying the amplifier while tuning.
So while as Wayne indicates, the KAT500 can be remote controlled with
the KAT500 Utility, there is a bit more to be considered, namely the
keying lines through the KAT500 and then to the amplifier.
Certainly, the operator could always put the amplifier into standby when
the KAT500 needs to tune, that reduces the seamless operation of the KAT500.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/2/2018 5:54 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
Someone asked me recently whether a KAT500 could be remote-controlled and
placed closer to the antenna(s). The answer is yes: All functions of the KAT500
can be conveniently controlled via our KAT500 Utility program, which runs on
any PC. Alternatively, you could write your own controller application using
the KAT500's simple 2-letter command set.
The tuner would have to be housed in a weather-proof enclosure of your own
choice. This part of the project is left as an exercise for the reader. The
KAT500 is quite compact, though, so many different NEMA (etc.) enclosures could
be used.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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