Hi, I'm proud owner of K2 SN 4426. Have built this out as a QRP rig
with KBT2, KATU, KDSP, SSB, NB. Ordering the 160 module today. I also
want to have 100W capability but don't think I want to build it in the
rig, I'd rather put it in a EC2.
The main reason I don't want to build the KPA100 in the rig is that I
travel frequently and sometimes like to take my K2 with me. I just
assume it is an effort to take out the top with the KBT and put in the
KPA100 top section. Is my assumption correct? Can I keep the 20W tuner
in the rig if I put in the KPA100 and just put it in CALP mode? Can
this happen automatically so I don't accidently toast the tuner with
100W?
All of the posts I have seen regarding remoting the KPA100 always
include the KAT100, which I don't think I want. Reason is, the only
time I'd use the 100W is when I'm home in the shack using mostly
resonant antennae but also I have my KW tuner in line as well. I run a
linear amp when needed for DX and bad conditions which the KPA100 would
drive at 65W or so.
Therefore, can I just order the KPA100 and EC2? Do I need a KIO in the
rig to interface with KPA? I would want to interface the K2/KPA100 to
my N3FJP program so I would most likely do the dual uart cable I've seen
from the KPA100.
Appreciate the feedback.
73
K5GUS
Dan Schieler
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