Jim, thanks for clearing up some of my questions,
using a battery is indeed an interesting idea. Didn't think about it yet, but as I probably own the smallest shack in HAM history at the moment I will definitely think about that. Thanks for the idea with putting the KPA100 in a separate EC2 with the KAT100. I'll probably go for the K2 10W version for some months until I know which configuration for the 100W PA / ATU options (internal / external) I prefer. Apart from that I have the KSB2 SSB option on my list, plus maybe (or later) the KNB2 noise blanker and the KIO2 interface module. The K160RX 160-meter add on unfortunately won't make much sense, as there's not much space for an antenna. Thomas Jim Wiley-2 wrote: > > You will need some sort of DC power source. Some operators use a > 12-volt battery and a separate charger. If you are into "green" things, > a 7 amp-hour gel cell and a solar charger (with charge regulator) will > be adequate for the average operator. Others use a 20-ampere hour (or > so) lead-acid battery (either wet or gel type) and a suitable automatic > charger. > > > Some operators use a regulated DC power supply of some type. The K2 > will draw perhaps 5 amperes max. I would use a minimum of a 10 ampere > supply, but a supply with a 15 0r 20 ampere rating will allows your to > add other things to your station at a later date. Your choice > > > The KAT100 tuner is appropriate for the KPA100 amplifier option. Many > builders, including myself, opt for having the amplifier in a separate > EC2 cabinet, together with the KAT100. This allows the basic low-power > K2 to be used with it's internal KAT2 tuner for portable use, which can > then be easily connected to the K2 for base station use. > > > Other options I have found useful for the K2, in my personal choice of > order of usefulness: > > > The KSB2 SSB module, the KNB2 noise blanker, the KBAT2 internal > battery, the KIO2 interface module, the K160RX 160-meter add on, and > either the KDSP2 or KAF2 audio filter. I personally favor the KDSP2, > but it is considerably more expensive. I have not installed the K60XV > option (waiting for the 60 meter band to become more like the rest of > the other bands in what can be done there). > -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-few-questions-before-ordering-the-K2-kit-tp5251717p5252893.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
