Elecraft KXPA100 Manual - Manual (Page 10)

10
Getting Started
The KXPA100 amplifier and KXAT100 antenna tuning unit (ATU) can be used with
any HF and 6-meter transceiver except those operating between 26 and 28 MHz. For
simplicity, “transceiver” is used throughout this manual to mean either a transceiver or a
transmitter.
The KXPA100 amplifier and KXAT100 antenna tuner may be installed and operated in three ways:
1. With an Elecraft KX3 transceiver connected using the optional KX3 to KXPA100 Adapter Cable
(KXPACBL). This provides the best integration of the system, allowing you to control the KXPA100
amplifier and the KXAT100 ATU from the KX3. You do not need to access KXPA100 in normal
operation.
2. With a Yaesu FT-817 transceiver connected using the optional FT817 interface cable (KXFT817CBL).
This provides the best integration when working with a Yaesu FT-817 or any transceiver using the FT-
817 command interface.
3. Configured for basic operation with any 160-6 meter transceiver (including a KX3 if you don’t have the
optional adapter cable). This requires that you position the amplifier so you have access to its controls
and indicators.
First, turn to Installation on page 11 to position the amplifier and connect the dc power cable.
Next, connect cables to the amplifier:
 If you have a KX3 and the KX3 to KXPA100 Adapter Cable, refer to page 13.
 If you have a Yaesu FT-817 and the interface cable, refer to page 16.
 For any other installation refer to page 16.
Now you are ready to get on the air.
 The amplifier and ATU front panel controls and indicators are described on page 21
 For a KX3 connected with the adapter cable, refer to Operation with a KX3 Transceiver using the KX3
to KXPA100 Adapter Cable on page 24.
 For a Yaesu FT-817 connected with the interface cable, refer to Operation with a Yaesu FT-817 Using
the Optional FT-817 Interface Cable on page 27.
 For any other installation, refer to Basic Operation with any Transceiver on page 30.