Flex 6000 with Elecraft KPA 1500 Amplifier

Chas

I am trying to run a 6400M with a new Elecraft KPA-1500 amp without using DDutils and any computer. I also do not want to use the RF sensing in the amp. I am told the amp will track the Flex using one of the two USB ports. I have a RT System USB cable with a chipset that the Flex recognizes in setup. The  cable is USB to 1/8 inch TRS and should communicate with the amp. Any help would be appreciated if you are doing this now.

K1UO Larry

Elecraft has a cable available to connect the KPA1500 direct to the Flex 6400 usb control port..  You will need to set up Flex profiles for the correct drive power on each Band.   See this post for more info.  https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/kpa1500-connections-to-flex-6500

Dennis Terry W4SG

It is a straight forward process.  Plug the USB cable into one of the USB ports and tell the 6400M/SmartSDR about what is at the other end of that cable and how to communicate with it and go operate.  I do something similar with my 6300 to an KAT500.  Open the USB window under radio settings and find the cable in the list and set it to type=CAT, make sure it is enabled.  The software will send the proper signals to the KPA500.  See the section 28.2 & 28.2.1 in the SmartSDR Users Guide. You may have to look at the KPA500 manual to get the default speed to put into the table.  Hope this helps.  73, W4SG

Craig_KØCF

See this post from a few days ago:
https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/kpa1500-connections-to-flex-6500?utm_source=notific...
73,
Craig, KØCF

Mike-VA3MW

I assume it is exactly the same as the KPA500.

This is from our RS232/USB interface guide

All you need is the FTDI USB/RS232 cable and a female to female Null modem cable.

Mike

Craig_KØCF

The KPA1500 is NOT the same as the KPA500! See my link, above, for the correct interface cable.

Mike-VA3MW

Ah, I stand correct.  First mistake I have made in the last hour.    

If someone gets me a draft similar to what I posted, I will add the KPA1500 to the document.  

(everyone else, ignore my post -- I was guessing)

Mike-VA3MW

Is it the same as the KPA500 setup?

Craig_KØCF

Michael, if you can send me your email address (to k0cf@arrl.net) I will send you a Word document file that was sent to me by Elecraft before I got my KPA1500.

73,

Craig, KØCF

Bill Roberts

As of now, both of the above links are not functioning. Could someone please correct or advise where do obtain this information. I have a KPA 1500 and Flex cable on order. Thanks. de K8DXX

David Decoons, wo2x

Order a KXUSB cable from either Elecraft or DX Engineering. Set the amp to Kenwood instead of K3.

Elecraft KXUSB-A Elecraft USB Computer Interface Cables | DX Engineering

The 1/8" right angle connector plugs into XCVR Serial which is the connector directly under the Ethernet jack on the amp.

In the Flex plug the KXUSB cable USB end in to the radio. Go to settings the USB Cables. Double click it. Set it to match this picture.

Dave wo2x