Re: [Elecraft] Power source for KAT500

2017-08-24 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
Sid, Using the normal 13.8V powersupply for that, which is also used for my K3. The 12V connection on the backside of the K3 I use for a panadapter. 73 Arie PA3A Op 24-8-2017 om 5:44 schreef Sid Frissell: Just got my new KAT/KPA500 on the August Special. I have both units all wired, teste

Re: [Elecraft] Power source for KAT500

2017-08-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
Sid, The KPA500 requires up to 1 amp when tuning. If you have nothing else connected to the AUX 12V on the K3/K3S, then that can power the KAT500. If the AUX 12V is being used by some other device (P3 for instance), then you can wire the KAT500 to the same power supply that is powering the K

Re: [Elecraft] Power source for KAT500

2017-08-23 Thread Rose
As stated in the manual ... which it's assumed you have ... 12VDC @ 1 A max, 200 Ma typical. 73 K0PP On Aug 23, 2017 21:46, "Sid Frissell" wrote: > Just got my new KAT/KPA500 on the August Special. I have both units all > wired, tested and ready to go except for the 12 to 15 VDC power conne

Re: [Elecraft] Power source for KAT500

2017-08-23 Thread Ken K6MR
th.net<mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] Power source for KAT500 Just got my new KAT/KPA500 on the August Special. I have both units all wired, tested and ready to go except for the 12 to 15 VDC power connection for the KAT500. What are you experienced KAT/KPA owners us

[Elecraft] Power source for KAT500

2017-08-23 Thread Sid Frissell
Just got my new KAT/KPA500 on the August Special. I have both units all wired, tested and ready to go except for the 12 to 15 VDC power connection for the KAT500. What are you experienced KAT/KPA owners using for this power source? What amperage is required? Advice would be appreciated, plea