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Connecting Flex 8600 w/ 4.2.18 to KPA 1500 Amplifier Sampler for APD/SmartSpeech

Bill Roberts
Bill Roberts Member ✭✭
in Peripherals & Station Integration

I have a Flex 8600 with 4.2.18 loaded. I'd like to connect it to my Elecraft KPA 1500 amplifier to take full advantage of Adaptive Pre Distortion/Smart Speech.. The amplifier has the required -60db sampling circuit. I also have BNC cables to make the connection. Before connecting and 'trying it,' I'd like to find Flex documentation telling me how/when to connect and how to set it up in the software.

Thanks and 73 de Bill K8DXX

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  • Bill Roberts
    Bill Roberts Member ✭✭
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    Thanks. I'll try it as soon as I get off the Flex Net. 73

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  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Bill, it is a very simple setup. The -60 dB tap to RXA, RXB, XVTRA or XVTRB. Then in Settings, Radio Setup, APD tab, select the RX antenna port that you connected the RF tap to. Enable APD and you are done!

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