Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[Paul GACEK via Elecraft]

The KRC2 is a fun project to complete.

Here’s my snaps and narrative if anyone is interested.

https://nomadic.blog/2019/01/07/suitcase-dxpedition-station-automation-step-1-the-elecraft-krc2/
 
<https://nomadic.blog/2019/01/07/suitcase-dxpedition-station-automation-step-1-the-elecraft-krc2/>

Paul
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> On May 14, 2021, at 3:29 PM, Gary K9GS  wrote:
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> It's available from DX Engineering 
> https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ums-bcd-1473,Gary K9GS
>  Original message From: Jim Cary  Date: 
> 5/14/21  4:14 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: Dave Fugleberg  Cc: 
> elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2 Dave, 
> that is on my radar.73,Jim> On May 14, 2021, at 4:08 PM, Dave Fugleberg 
>  wrote:> > Depending on your needs, the BCD-14 from 
> Unified Microsystems is worth a look. I use the older model BCD-10 for some 
> external transverter switching with my K3. > It’s just the populated PCB; you 
> have to provide your own wiring and connectors. The price is right though.> 
> 73 de W0ZF > > On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 2:38 PM Jim Cary  <mailto:jimlc...@gmail.com>> wrote:> Looking for a band decoder similar to 
> the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to control my antenna switch.  Doesn’t have 
> to have a lot of bells and whistles.  Would appreciate any suggestions.> > 
> Tnx and 73,> > Jim> W2SM> > > 
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Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[Gary K9GS]

It's available from DX Engineering 
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ums-bcd-1473,Gary K9GS
 Original message From: Jim Cary  Date: 
5/14/21  4:14 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: Dave Fugleberg  Cc: 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2 Dave, 
that is on my radar.73,Jim> On May 14, 2021, at 4:08 PM, Dave Fugleberg 
 wrote:> > Depending on your needs, the BCD-14 from 
Unified Microsystems is worth a look. I use the older model BCD-10 for some 
external transverter switching with my K3. > It’s just the populated PCB; you 
have to provide your own wiring and connectors. The price is right though.> 73 
de W0ZF > > On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 2:38 PM Jim Cary mailto:jimlc...@gmail.com>> wrote:> Looking for a band decoder similar to the 
discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to control my antenna switch.  Doesn’t have to have 
a lot of bells and whistles.  Would appreciate any suggestions.> > Tnx and 73,> 
> Jim> W2SM> > > 
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Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

microHAM Station Master:
  https://www.microham.com/contents/en-us/d132_SM.html
  http://microham-usa.com/store/product-info.php?pid12.html

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2021-05-14 3:36 PM, Jim Cary wrote:

Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to 
control my antenna switch.  Doesn’t have to have a lot of bells and whistles.  
Would appreciate any suggestions.

Tnx and 73,

Jim
W2SM



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Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[Christian Friess]

Hi Cary,

I am happy with the products from RemoteQTH 
https://remoteqth.com/arduino-band-decoder.php


Antenna switch https://remoteqth.com/six-to-one-antenna-switch.php

73 de Chris, DL2MDU


Am 14.05.21 um 21:36 schrieb Jim Cary:

Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to 
control my antenna switch.  Doesn’t have to have a lot of bells and whistles.  
Would appreciate any suggestions.

Tnx and 73,

Jim
W2SM


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[john]

Decades ago I bought Top Ten band decoders for my Yaesu transceivers. When I
purchased Elecraft K3s radios I rewired them and they have worked perfectly
for switching my Array Solutions SixPak antenna relay box.  Newer models are
called Band-Aide Band Decoders can control many more relays than mine.

John KK9A


Jim Cary W2SM wrote

Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to
control my antenna switch.  Doesn't have to have a lot of bells and
whistles.  Would appreciate any suggestions.

Tnx and 73,

Jim
W2SM

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Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[Jim Cary]

Dave, that is on my radar.

73,

Jim


> On May 14, 2021, at 4:08 PM, Dave Fugleberg  wrote:
> 
> Depending on your needs, the BCD-14 from Unified Microsystems is worth a 
> look. I use the older model BCD-10 for some external transverter switching 
> with my K3. 
> It’s just the populated PCB; you have to provide your own wiring and 
> connectors. The price is right though.
> 73 de W0ZF 
> 
> On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 2:38 PM Jim Cary  > wrote:
> Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to 
> control my antenna switch.  Doesn’t have to have a lot of bells and whistles. 
>  Would appreciate any suggestions.
> 
> Tnx and 73,
> 
> Jim
> W2SM
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[Dave Fugleberg]

Depending on your needs, the BCD-14 from Unified Microsystems is worth a
look. I use the older model BCD-10 for some external transverter switching
with my K3.
It’s just the populated PCB; you have to provide your own wiring and
connectors. The price is right though.
73 de W0ZF

On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 2:38 PM Jim Cary  wrote:

> Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to
> control my antenna switch.  Doesn’t have to have a lot of bells and
> whistles.  Would appreciate any suggestions.
>
> Tnx and 73,
>
> Jim
> W2SM
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[weave...@usermail.com]

That’s odd. I just entered KRC2 in the search box on the main Elecraft page and 
it took me right to it.

73,
Bill WE5P

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> On May 14, 2021, at 15:48, Jim Cary  wrote:
> 
> Jack,
> 
> Thanks.  I couldn’t find it on the website and when I called the sales 
> customer service line they had no idea what I was talking about!
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
>> On May 14, 2021, at 3:40 PM, Jack Brindle  wrote:
>> 
>> The KRC2 is still on the Elecraft web site, available for order. I would 
>> have been told if it were discontinued, and have not been so notified.
>> 
>> url is: 
>> https://elecraft.com/products/krc2-band-decoder-with-relays-k-line-and-k2 
>> 
>> 
>> 73!
>> Jack, W6FB
>> 
>> 
 On May 14, 2021, at 12:36 PM, Jim Cary >>> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to 
>>> control my antenna switch.  Doesn’t have to have a lot of bells and 
>>> whistles.  Would appreciate any suggestions.
>>> 
>>> Tnx and 73,
>>> 
>>> Jim
>>> W2SM
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[Jim Cary]

Jack,

Thanks.  I couldn’t find it on the website and when I called the sales customer 
service line they had no idea what I was talking about!

Jim


> On May 14, 2021, at 3:40 PM, Jack Brindle  wrote:
> 
> The KRC2 is still on the Elecraft web site, available for order. I would have 
> been told if it were discontinued, and have not been so notified.
> 
> url is: 
> https://elecraft.com/products/krc2-band-decoder-with-relays-k-line-and-k2 
> 
> 
> 73!
> Jack, W6FB
> 
> 
>> On May 14, 2021, at 12:36 PM, Jim Cary > > wrote:
>> 
>> Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to 
>> control my antenna switch.  Doesn’t have to have a lot of bells and 
>> whistles.  Would appreciate any suggestions.
>> 
>> Tnx and 73,
>> 
>> Jim
>> W2SM
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[Jack Brindle via Elecraft]

The KRC2 is still on the Elecraft web site, available for order. I would have 
been told if it were discontinued, and have not been so notified.

url is: 
https://elecraft.com/products/krc2-band-decoder-with-relays-k-line-and-k2 


73!
Jack, W6FB


> On May 14, 2021, at 12:36 PM, Jim Cary  wrote:
> 
> Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to 
> control my antenna switch.  Doesn’t have to have a lot of bells and whistles. 
>  Would appreciate any suggestions.
> 
> Tnx and 73,
> 
> Jim
> W2SM
> 
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[Elecraft] Band decoder ala KRC2

[Jim Cary]

Looking for a band decoder similar to the discontinued KRC2 for my K3 to 
control my antenna switch.  Doesn’t have to have a lot of bells and whistles.  
Would appreciate any suggestions.

Tnx and 73,

Jim
W2SM


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