Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 with KX3

HiWin4K3Suite supports this without hardware. 73 Tom Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> Date: 2016-05-20 3:56 PM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 with KX3 This

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 with KX3

This looks like a nice pieces of software, but it is only needed if you're feeding the KAT500 less than 10-20W (that is, KX3 barefoot). The KAT500 senses operating frequency from RF, but it needs about that level to do so. Another good reason for using this band decoder is to automatically

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 with KX3

You need the Paula Keezer KX3 band decoder. Makes the KX3 look like a K3 for the purpose. http://www.nx1p.net/what-is-a-kx3-band-decoder/ - Chuck, KE9UW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT500-with-KX3-tp7617615p7617672.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 with KX3

Yes Bill, I believe that is correct but I want it to band follow so that the solution will be set to the last correct solution for the current frequency when only receiving. It follows the K3/KPA500 and the the question is “how do I implement this with the KX3? Michael Blake > On May

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 with KX3

I believe it will sense RF on a dit or two. So only the coax is required. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 19, 2016, at 11:06 AM, Michael Blake wrote: > > Which data connection(s) do I use to control the band/frequency settings on > the KAT500 when the transceiver

[Elecraft] KAT500 with KX3

Which data connection(s) do I use to control the band/frequency settings on the KAT500 when the transceiver is a KX3? The amplifier is a low drive modified ALS-600 which seems like a straight forward keying connection but I am not sure about the data connection from the KX3’s E980232 "Cable

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Serial Cable

Mike, You can order one from Elecraft. Order the KXSERa (3.5mm to DB9-F): Extra Cable 3.5mm to RS232 DB9-F for KX3. It can be found in the KX3 or the KPA500 order listings. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/10/2016 6:26 PM, Mike VE3YF wrote: Hi: Does anyone happen to have a Serial Cable for the KAT500

[Elecraft] KAT500 Serial Cable

Hi: Does anyone happen to have a Serial Cable for the KAT500 Tuner that they are not using and willing to sell to me. I have a USB Cable, but at the moment a serial cable would work better for me. Tnx. 73 De Mike VE3YF http://www.ve3yf.com [http://www.ve3yf.com/]

[Elecraft] KAT500 Problem Status

an.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Question Message-ID: <F5CAB1C1B7CC4181BDE365D70E637DD4@SHACKXPS> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hello, I am trying to understand the operation of the KAT500 utility. Not sure if my problem is pilot error or m

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Question

You're absolutely right, Wes. It's obvious my problem was pilot error. The danger of doing too many things at once... Scott N9AA On 3/6/16 8:02 PM, Wes (N7WS) wrote: Did you not read the post? He's talking about a KAT500, not a KAT3. On 3/6/2016 10:31 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: I think you

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Question

Did you not read the post? He's talking about a KAT500, not a KAT3. On 3/6/2016 10:31 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: I think you have to have the KAT3 tuner physically installed in the radio to be able to select ANT 2 on the radio or in the utility. 73, Scott N9AA On 3/6/16 8:08 AM, Ed G wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Question

I think you have to have the KAT3 tuner physically installed in the radio to be able to select ANT 2 on the radio or in the utility. 73, Scott N9AA On 3/6/16 8:08 AM, Ed G wrote: Hello, I am trying to understand the operation of the KAT500 utility. Not sure if my problem is pilot

[Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Question

Hello, I am trying to understand the operation of the KAT500 utility. Not sure if my problem is pilot error or maybe a problem within the tuner itself. I have the latest firmware installed. I am unable to manually select the antenna using the utility. I cannot physically check the

[Elecraft] KAT500 utility works -- then doesn't

Hi all, After finishing up my K3S build with only one incident (the 400Hz filters mysteriously not working in the new rig -- they are now at Elecraft for testing, FYI), I am reconnecting my K3S and the rest of my station. Finally, I got motivated to finally get my KAT500 connected to my computer!

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuning problem

That was my first thought - so I laid out a new coax to the antenna. That said, this morning everything works just fine. I can only figure the KAT500 heard me say that it was leaving and it decided to work. Be interesting to see how long this holds. Bill W2BLC

[Elecraft] KAT500 tuning problem

For the past month I have been experiencing tuning problems with the KAT500. The antenna in question is a simple 75 meter dipole fed with coax. You tune the antenna at 3922, 2955 and 3975 - just for example. When you return to those frequencies, a few hours later, the tuning is all off and

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuning problem

Have you checked your KAT500 with a dummy load instead of feed line? This would tell you either your KAT500 or feed line to antenna (and antenna) is in trouble. 73 de JH3SIF, Keith > 2016/02/05 6:17、Bill のメール： > > For the past month I have been experiencing tuning

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Change Idea

Just so all know - I do use the MAN mode. It is too crazy in AUTO - always working and jumping around. Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuning problem

Bill, After you do the initial TUNE (training the ATU), do you switch it to MAN? If not try that and see if it corrects your situation. If not, then it is time to contact support. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/4/2016 4:17 PM, Bill wrote: For the past month I have been experiencing tuning problems with

[Elecraft] KAT500 Change Idea

Is it to have a change made to the KAT500 firmware so we could lock it in Manual Mode or Maybe use a double tap to change mode and still a press and hold to turn it off __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuning problem

Since you are running KPA500 along with the KAT500 and you stated you don't have a balun, I assume you don't have a common mode choke either. I suggest a trip to http://audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf as I suspect you have RF in the shack. 73 jim ab3cv On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 7:11 PM, Wes

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuning problem

I have done the reading of the printout - some really crazy SWR numbers for the antenna that I know are not correct. So far as RF in the shack - I might consider that - if things had not been working correctly until abut a month ago. Nothing has changed until then, causing all the efforts and

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuning problem

It is possible that you have bad coax, a bad connection or water ingress in your antenna system. It would be interesting to see if a manual tuner remains stable. John KK9A Bill w2blc at nycap.rr.com Thu Feb 4 19:39:04 EST 2016 for the antenna that I know are not correct. So far as RF in the

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuning problem

After a good tune, I would use the KAT500 utility to examine and record the selected component values. When the failure occurs, before retuning I would look at them again and see if they are the same. Also after a good tune, I would run up and down the band to cycle the relays and see if

[Elecraft] KAT500 Antenna and Alpha 87A

I'm about to send my KPA500 To the shop at Elecraft and I wonder if anyone has had any success using an ALPHA 87A runing low power into KAT500? If so how many watts did you run into the KTA500? Thanks. ARS N5GE __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Antenna and Alpha 87A

Per page 2 of the manual : 3 - 30 Mhz 600W into 5 > 500 ohm ( 10:1 swr ) 1000W into 16 > 150 ohm ( 3.1 swr ) 1.8 - 2 Mhz 600W into 500 ohm (5:1 low imp swr) ( 10:1 Hi Imp. swr ) -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

nal TTL device? Does it pick middle of the > band if there is no last used frequency? > > 73, > > Cliff K3LL > > -Original Message- > From: Cliff Frescura [mailto:c...@cfcorp.com] > Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2015 2:58 PM > To: 'Cady, Fred'; 'Elecraft@mailman.q

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

: Monday, November 16, 2015 9:36 PM To: Cliff Frescura Cc: Cady, Fred; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning If the band lines are used only, the ATU picks a mid band freq if there is no history since last ATU power up. On first tx after that, it performs a memory recall

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

ter in very short period of time between fast RX/TX/RX transitions is a bit unsettling. 73, Cliff K3LL -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2015 10:04 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

. From: Elecraft <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Cliff Frescura <c...@cfcorp.com> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2015 3:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning Antenna issues specific to the OP aside, there is a

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

[mailto:c...@cfcorp.com] Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2015 2:58 PM To: 'Cady, Fred'; 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning Apparently yes. However, I'm using the KAT500 serial port to communicate frequency to the KAT500 via logging software (DXLabs), not auxBus, since

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

PM To: Cliff Frescura; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning Are you asking for the KAT500 to choose two different tuning solutions when operating split? At present it chooses the VFO B frequency for its solution according to: MCU 4.83 / DSP 2.82, 2-8-2014 * FSK-D

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Ant outlets

Clark ; j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Ant outlets Robert, The KAT500 can select 1 of 3 antennas for any band. All you need to do is select the antenna of interest from the Front Panel - no computer required. KAT500 Utility can make

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

On Sat,11/14/2015 8:37 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: I will put the antenna analyzer on it tomorrow and make sure it's still solid after all this wind. Other suggestions. First, put it on bypass and see what the SWR indication is. If it's reasonable, go to MAN mode, force a tuning (put K3 in TUN

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Ant outlets

On Sat,11/14/2015 6:35 PM, G4GNX wrote: Is it possible to defeat this feature as I tend to use two different multi-band antennas, according to conditions. I do exactly that -- I have two antennas each for all bands, three antennas for 40m and 160m. Yes, these settings are programmable in

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Ant outlets

Robert, The KAT500 can select 1 of 3 antennas for any band. All you need to do is select the antenna of interest from the Front Panel - no computer required. KAT500 Utility can make the setup of the various bands and antennas easier than doing it manually. That does require a computer,

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

I will put the antenna analyzer on it tomorrow and make sure it's still solid after all this wind. On 11/14/2015 11:31 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: M2 Log Periodic flat from bottom to top. On 11/14/2015 05:34 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Sat,11/14/2015 1:07 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: Once I tuned I was

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

M2 Log Periodic flat from bottom to top. On 11/14/2015 05:34 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Sat,11/14/2015 1:07 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: Once I tuned I was good for only about 2KHz. Any thoughts? Antenna has been fine everywhere else. What's the antenna? From the symptom, I suspect it's nowhere

[Elecraft] KAT500 Ant outlets

I am about to buy a KAT500 and having read the owner’s manual (shock horror!) I notice that the tuner will choose an antenna according to a particular band/frequency it’s encountered before. Is it possible to defeat this feature as I tend to use two different multi-band antennas, according to

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Ant outlets

Doesn't the KAT500 come with a utility program already installed? And...can the unit be operated without a computer connection? Robert W. Clark, Executive Director Center for Professional Development Career and Technical Education Temple University > On Nov 14, 2015, at 9:52 PM, Jim Brown

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Ant outlets

On Sat,11/14/2015 7:09 PM, Robert Clark wrote: Doesn't the KAT500 come with a utility program already installed? And...can the unit be operated without a computer connection? The KAT500 Utility is a CONFIGURATION UTILITY. Look at it. It allows the user to choose which outputs CAN be used on

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

On Sat,11/14/2015 1:07 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: Once I tuned I was good for only about 2KHz. Any thoughts? Antenna has been fine everywhere else. What's the antenna? From the symptom, I suspect it's nowhere near resonance on 12m, and the KAT500 is jumping through hoops to get power into the

[Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

While working the Willis Island pileup, following the operator on 12 meters as he stepped up for each QSO, I was having to retune the KAT500 every few steps. Which seemed odd. Once I tuned I was good for only about 2KHz. Any thoughts? Antenna has been fine everywhere else. 73, Byron

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

Not to mention the losses in the tuner itself. My K3 can almost match on open antenna connection. If I were to transmit, guess where all the power would go. 73 Bill AE6JV On 11/14/15 at 2:34 PM, j...@audiosystemsgroup.com (Jim Brown) wrote: On Sat,11/14/2015 1:07 PM, Byron Peebles wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KAT500 Utility Question

I don't believe that it has anything to do with whether or not a match can be reached. Some SWRs are simply too difficult to measure accurately, even with an error-corrected network analyzer. For near ideal reactances or very high or very low SWR, reflection measurements are inappropriate.

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KAT500 Utility Question

Some of what you say is true, but has nothing to do with the problem. Soapbox comment: Personally, I would (and do) rather use Heliax before I would ever use ladder line. On 11/4/2015 2:21 PM, Ken wrote: The results almost totally depend on the length of the ladder line. At certain lengths,

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KAT500 Utility Question

The results almost totally depend on the length of the ladder line. At certain lengths, it will act as an impedance transformer and could load your 80m dipole quite well. An 80m dipole on 160 will have a low impedance at the feed point. A quarter wave of ladder line will transform that

[Elecraft] KAT500 and KAT500 Utility Question

First, this is a curiosity question about KAT500 utility only. I don’t intend to use my antenna on 160 meters. I use the KAT500 with my 80-meter dipole fed by ladder line and a 4:1 Balun to Coax for last 20 feet. This antenna works excellently in concert with the KAT500 for 80, 40, and 30

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KAT500 Utility Question

On 11/4/2015 12:59 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: I use the KAT500 with my 80-meter dipole fed by ladder line and a 4:1 Balun to Coax for last 20 feet. This antenna works excellently in concert with the KAT500 for 80, 40, and 30 meter bands. I don’t use it with other bands. Feed point Z's:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KAT500 Utility Question

Guys, read what he wrote, not what you think he wrote. He had a question about the operation of the metering in the KAT500, he wasn't looking for advice on antenna design or on the use of ladder line. If he wants that he can read my paper here: http://k6mhe.com/n7ws/Ladder_Line.pdf

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KAT500 Utility Question

On Wed,11/4/2015 3:04 PM, Wes (N7WS) wrote: If he wants that he can read my paper here: http://k6mhe.com/n7ws/Ladder_Line.pdf By all means DO read and STUDY it -- it's a GREAT piece of work. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KAT500 Utility Question

Wes… Thanks, you are exactly right. My curiosity is about what the KAT500 was doing and the value of the BYPASS SWR versus the values I saw of the Tuned (or, not tuned) SWR. Dick’s answer was right on and satisfied all my curiosity needs. Though thanks to all that took the time to write

[Elecraft] KAT500 - Utility not working - FINAL REPORT

Some may recall I had a issue with my KAT500 not connecting to the computer therefore not allowing me to use the KAT Utility. After checking com ports and ever purchasing a new KXUSB cable from Elecraft, I sent the unit off to the mother ship for a look-see.  Turns out we lost transistors Q1

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

never tried it. Good luck and 73! Jack Brindle, W6FB Elecraft Engineering > > 73, > > Cliff K3LL/6 > > > > -Original Message- > From: Cliff Frescura [mailto:c...@cfcorp.com] > Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 2:10 PM > To: 'Jack Brindle' > Cc: 'Elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

[mailto:c...@cfcorp.com] Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 2:10 PM To: 'Jack Brindle' Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control? Thanks Jack and others that replied off list. I'm going to go with the y cable sniffer approach. Since I don't use the amp all the

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

[mailto:jackbrin...@me.com] Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 12:55 PM To: Cliff Frescura Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control? Or connect the Kenwood’s serial port to the KPA500’s Radio port, then set the RADIO = SERIAL in the KPA. Follow the directions

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

he KPA500), or implement BAND0-3 and make it > minimally emulate a K3S into the KPA500. > > 73, > > Cliff K3LL > > -Original Message- > From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:d...@elecraft.com] > Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 10:55 AM > To: Cliff Frescura > Cc: e

[Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

Hi, If I change bands on the KAT500 via the PC Data port, it appears that the new band data is not sent to the Amp Control connector. Is this expected behavior? (hoping no). For reference, my setup is: Kenwood TS-940 DXLabs Logging program KAT500 KPA500 The 940 is connected to

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

The KAT500 can read, but not pull down the 4 band change lines. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2015, at 21:07, Cliff Frescura wrote: > > Hi, > > > > If I change bands on the KAT500 via the PC Data port, it appears that the > new band data is not sent to the

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

] Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 10:55 AM To: Cliff Frescura Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control? The KAT500 can read, but not pull down the 4 band change lines. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2015, at 21:07, Cliff Frescura

[Elecraft] KAT500 help

I have a K3 and the KAT500. Today I realized that when I switched from, say, 10m to 6m that the ANT stayed with ANT-1. In fact, it stays on whatever I manually move it to. I also have ANT3 which is a cantenna dummy load kludge, fwiw. Using the KAT500 Utility I verified that 6m has "Enabled"

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 help

On 04-Oct-15 1611, Bob KD7YZ wrote: > What can I check, here, to see why the antenna tuner no longer > automatically switches when I change bands? > got the answer direct email ... seems due to the extreme rats-nest of cable(s) to 3 XVxx transverters; EME sequencers, KAT500, PC cables and stuff

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Fault

Sounds like the amplifier key line is not connected thru the KAT500. The ATU must be able to break the amp key line during tuning and all other ATU relay transitions. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 2, 2015, at 04:47, dave_w0ru wrote: > > Fred, > I am now trying

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Fault

I finally found out the answer. In checking the AuxBus cables, I found a cable connecting the K3 Key Out to the KPA500 PA Key. Removing this cable made the fault go away. Perhaps I had followed the Figure 3 on page 23 of the KPA500 manual at some point. Anyway there is a lot of cabling back there.

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Fault

n?" Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of dave_w0ru Sent: Friday, October 2, 2015 1:05 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Fault I finally found out the answer. In checking

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Fault

dave_w0ru wrote > With the * > KAT500 * > in Standby, I can tune with the KAT500 just fine. That should read: With the *KPA500* in Standby, Dave w0ru -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT500-Fault-tp7608563p7608580.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Fault

___ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of dave_w0ru <dken...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 9:32 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Fault dave_w0ru wrote > With the * > KAT500 * > in

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Fault

Fred, I am now trying the KAT500 output going to a dummy load. When the K3 is set at about 22 watts out, the KPA500 shows 440 Watts out. When I use the Tune feature on the K3 with Manual Tune feature on the KAT500, there is no fault. However, when I send with the K3 keyer and with Manual Tune on

[Elecraft] KAT500 Fault

I have the K3, KPA500 and KAT500 setup per Figure 1 on page 5 of the owner's manual. With the KAT500 in Standby, I can tune with the KAT500 just fine. When I try to tune with the KPA500 in Operate, I get a fault on the KAT500. The KAT500 utility shows the maximum power set at 1500 watts. My

[Elecraft] KAT500 - Utility not working - update

As an update, the KAT500 is headed back to the mother ship for a check up. All indications now are that the problem lies internal to the tuner.Thanks to everyone who provided  input. Your help was very much appreciated. 73, Bill-W0BBI

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Not Working - Not Resolved

As an up date, I ordered a new KXUSB cable but the computer still does not recognize the KAT500. The original 'COM PORT' that was used prior to all this issue is gone and I am unable to find it. I have managed to work through all the steps from uninstalling and reinstalling the program and

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Not Working - Not Resolved

I've gone through a bit of this under Windows 10. Open DEVICE MANAGER and the PORTS device listing. This is in Settings->System->About->Device Manager. Connect your cable to the KAT500. You should hear a beep and see the device appear. That is the COM. The ports are 38400 and the COM

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Not Working - Not Resolved

Hi Google for hidden devices in windows device manager and follow the directions to clean up your serial ports. Once done, plug the cable into the computer and check which comport it is. 73 Tom va2fsq.com Sent from BlueMail On Sep 25, 2015, 3:47 PM, at 3:47 PM, Byron Peebles

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - Utility not working - Resolved???

After some help hints from Dick (K6KR), Gary and the on-line trouble shoot guide; we were able to trace to issue down to a faulty DB9/KXUSB cable. We have ordered a new cable and will pass along any other learning that may occur concerning this issue.Thanks to all.73, Bill - W0BBI 

[Elecraft] KAT500 - Utility not working

I discover a problem with my KAT500 in that the Utility shows that no Software is loaded. It still received signals from the computer as I can control it from HRD but I cannot make changes via the Utility. The cable Interface Cable shows only "flashing red" light. To this point I have confirmed

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - Utility not working

Bill, Check baud rate. Could be you are not connected to the kat500 hence no fw upload to your PC. Gary -Original Message- From: "Bill Wiehe via Elecraft" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: ‎18/‎09/‎2015 9:53 PM To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft@mailma

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

place ( %appdata%\Elecraft\KAT500 Configuration) The folder is empty! Was hoping it was just a config file that we could look at. Might I suggest you look in the Control Panel Device Manager, and determine which port is being assigned to the KAT500. It should be listed under Ports and LPT

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Brian, I had this happen to me one time.I believe it was trying to find the KAT500 on a port that was no longer the correct COM port. A device was there but it wasn't the KAT500.Try unplugging all other USB devices

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

Warren: FYI. I'm running into serial ports on the PC, not USB. Brian KD0HII -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Warren Merkel Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 07:21 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

[mailto:w...@i29.net] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 20:41 To: Brian Linn Cc: Warren Merkel; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Hi to the group. I have not wanted to get into this discussion but I have had a similar problem with other programs and will throw this out

[Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

To Anyone! Issue: KAT500 Utility will not run Version: 1.14.4.10 Windows: 7 Pro 64 bit Observations: 1) It appears to correctly install 2) When one attempts to start the utility, it shows in the Task Manager as a process (KAT500Utility.exe *32) 3) The application window

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

, 2015 17:22 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility To Anyone!   Issue: KAT500 Utility will not run Version: 1.14.4.10 Windows: 7 Pro 64 bit Observations: 1)  It appears to correctly install 2)  When one attempts to start the utility, it shows in the Task

[Elecraft] KAT500 Remote Utility

I'm trying to use the KAT500 Remote Utility and having an issue. I've used this in the past without incident, although that may have been an earlier version. The current version 1.0.9.0 connects to the KAT500 normally, briefly displays the (correct) state of the tuner then almost immediately

[Elecraft] KAT500 / W2 Serial Connection

Don Elecraft: I'm having difficulty connecting to either my KAT500 or W2 via a serial cable. Is the KSXER (3.5mm to DB9-F) any different from the standard 3.5mm to DB9-F that I already own? Brian KD0HII __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 / W2 Serial Connection

Brian, I don't know which DE-9 to 3.5mm cable that you currently have, but it is easy to check with an ohmmeter. Does DE9 pin 5 connect to the shell of the 3.5mm? That is Signal Ground. Next check DE-9 pin 2 - that should connect to the tip of the 3.5mm plug. Then DE-9 pin 3 should connect to

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Bypass?

Hi, No compensation is necessary. I have a Ridge Equipment dummy load on one of my ports and it measures 1.02 with an LP-100A in SWR in bypass mode on 10m. AB2TC - Knut Dick Dievendorff-4 wrote The former. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2015, at 18:17, Jim Miller lt;

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Bypass?

I once did a TDR measurement of the distance between the input and output in bypass mode. It comes out to be about 18.Interesting, I would have expected much less. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 8/11/2015 16:55 PM, ab2tc wrote: Hi, No compensation is necessary. I have a Ridge Equipment dummy load

[Elecraft] KAT500 Bypass?

When the KAT500 is in Bypass are all elements really bypassed? Or are they bypassed with compensation for the internal paths? Is there an internal bypass calibration required? 73 jim ab3cv __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Bypass?

The former. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2015, at 18:17, Jim Miller j...@jtmiller.com wrote: When the KAT500 is in Bypass are all elements really bypassed? Or are they bypassed with compensation for the internal paths? Is there an internal bypass calibration required?

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner Message-ID: 54F3584BBB30495B92CC467539701276@Paramount Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=utf-8;     reply-type=original Thanks to all of you who replied to my initial message. I think I'd part convinced myself that I would prefer the KAT500 and your

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner

: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 9:00 AM To: G4GNX Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner It would be interesting to compare the toroids and capacitors in both products. My guess is that they would be similar, and the difference in ratings is based on the degree to which

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner

It would be interesting to compare the toroids and capacitors in both products. My guess is that they would be similar, and the difference in ratings is based on the degree to which the manufacturer wishes to be conservative. As I've said on numerous occasions, MFJ products are rated in MFJ

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner

Alan - If you are satisfied with the performance of the MFJ tuner, you can certainly give it a try. A friend of mine had one to sell a few years ago, and let me try it on my very NON-resonant antenna. I have a 30' vertical that requires a tuner on any except 30 meters. The tuner in the K3

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner

: 15Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 02:47:10 +0100 From: G4GNX g4...@theatreorgans.co.uk To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner Message-ID: D70706FE6C0142C6B7A0CFB5767F3475@Paramount Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=Windows-1252 Hi all. I am contemplating

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner

: 15Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 02:47:10 +0100From: G4GNX g4...@theatreorgans.co.ukTo: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.netSubject: [Elecraft] KAT500 tunerMessage-ID: D70706FE6C0142C6B7A0CFB5767F3475@ParamountContent-Type: text/plain;     charset=Windows-1252 Hi all. I am contemplating purchasing

[Elecraft] KAT500 tuner

Hi all. I am contemplating purchasing a KPA500 amplifier to complement my K3. I currently have a MFJ 998 tuner which is good for 1.5KW but I think that the KAT500 tuner from Elecraft will be a superior product. Would this be a sensible assumption? If I also buy the KAT500, will it easily

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 won't tune the 6 meter antenna

To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 won't tune the 6 meter antenna My KAT500 doesn't tune my 6 meter antenna. I tried it on AUTO mode and MANUAL mode. The antenna has 13:1 SWR. The KAT500 relays doesn't make noise when I keyed the K3. Did I miss something? 73 George KE6TE Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 won't tune the 6 meter antenna

to improve the match at the aerial. John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net javascript:;] On Behalf Of George Rebong Sent: 05 July 2015 23:15 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net javascript:; Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 won't tune the 6 meter

[Elecraft] KAT500 won't tune the 6 meter antenna

My KAT500 doesn't tune my 6 meter antenna. I tried it on AUTO mode and MANUAL mode. The antenna has 13:1 SWR. The KAT500 relays doesn't make noise when I keyed the K3. Did I miss something? 73 George KE6TE Sent from my iPad __

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 won't tune the 6 meter antenna

Yes. Check the KAT500 specs on page 2 of the KAT500 manual. The tuner is limited to matching no more than a 10:1 SWR in the HF range, and lower at VHF. Note that this is specified for 500 watts of power, so you may be able to get a little more. 13:1 indicates a very bad match, however. You will

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