Jack;
In my setup, the XV is connected to 12V, but is not "on" until it is
selected by changing the K3 to 2 meters (which, of course, is just what
it won't do.) The KAT500 is normally left on 24/7. I do not use the
"Auto" selection on the KAT500, so it can't surprise me with an unwanted
tune.
You think a straight-through (Y) cable will work? I'll have to make one
and try, if I can find some DB15's.
Thanks for the info,
George
On 4/16/2020 12:58 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:
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George;
That message occurs because something is loading the Auxbus when the K3 is
powered on. Make sure that the KAT500 and the XV144 are both powered up when
you turn on the K3. They can be powered on at the same time, but the task needs
to be done before the K3 enumerates the Auxbus, which is done in the latter
part of its power-up sequence.
There may be a further issue with this setup, however. Whenever the KAT500
decides it needs to do a tune, it will disconnect the Key line from its AUXIO
output port. This is needed to cause the KPA500 to drop out of transmit. You
don’t have a KPA500, but you do have an XV144 connected to that port, which
will also drop out of transmit at that time. While you probably won’t see this
issue, it is best to use a real AUXIO Y cable (15 pins straight through between
all three connectors) to connect both peripherals to your K3.
73!
Jack, W6FB
On Apr 16, 2020, at 5:51 AM, George Kidder <[email protected]> wrote:
GM,
I am trying to get my K3 - KAT500 combination (which works well alone) to accept the addition of a
XV144 (which works well with the K3 alone). Having to plug and unplug control cables to switch
from HF to VHF is a non-starter. I had hoped to pick of the control for the XV144 from the
"AMP" socket on the KAT500, but when this is done, I get the message "turn on
KAT500" on the K3 display, and nothing works until the plug is removed from the XV144.
I have contacted Support about this, but thought I would also see if the
collective wisdom of this group can give any guidance.
Thanks for your consideration,
George, W3HBM (hunkered down at home in ) Bar Harbor, ME
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