Re: [Elecraft] K2 Radio interface cable to connect MFJ-993B ATU

2020-07-05 Thread Mike Kopacki
Nice reply, Joe. I kinda figured that. Fortunately it’s not a deal breaker for me. Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jul 5, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > >  > >>> Best to ask MFJ how they detect TUNE mode in the K2, and once you have that >>> answer, we can tell you how to construct

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Radio interface cable to connect MFJ-993B ATU

2020-07-05 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Best to ask MFJ how they detect TUNE mode in the K2, and once you have that answer, we can tell you how to construct the cable for both the PC and MFJ ATU connections. Based on the MFJ manual, the 993B is looking for specific protocol from the *TUNER* connection of the Kenwood or Yaesu

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Radio interface cable to connect MFJ-993B ATU

2020-07-05 Thread Mike Kopacki
I plan on calling them tomorrow (Monday). Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Jul 5, 2020, at 11:38 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > It is more complicated than that - there is no TUNE information on the RS-232 > lines but if the MFJ ATU has a signal to activate TUNE on the K2, and I do > not see

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Radio interface cable to connect MFJ-993B ATU

2020-07-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, It is more complicated than that - there is no TUNE information on the RS-232 lines but if the MFJ ATU has a signal to activate TUNE on the K2, and I do not see any reference to a TUNE signal in the Kio2 Programmer's Reference manual. Best to ask MFJ how they detect TUNE mode in the

[Elecraft] K2 Radio interface cable to connect MFJ-993B ATU

2020-07-05 Thread NJMike
In order to put the MFJ-993B automatic antenna tuner into TUNE mode from the radio, an interface cable is required. MFJ has cables for the major radio brands. I’m not sure if it’s even possible for the K2 since I’m already using the RS-232 port to interface with the laptop. The cable, I