Re: [Elecraft] K2?KAT2 mod idea
I considered decoding the xverter select lines for this ... and modding the KAT2 to not override the RF sense, that way you could map a transverter band to the port. After switching to XV series transverters, tho, I don't really have a reason. On Fri, 10 Feb 2006, Ken Bessler wrote: I'd like to get opinions from the group on this idea: My K2 has the KAT2 which means the original antenna jack is covered up and not used. I hate waste so I've been thinking how I could use it. Couldn't I install a SPDT switch or relay so I could select either the original jack without the tuner or select the KAT2 with it's two jacks? Of course what would be ideal would be a firmware mod so instead of ant 1/2, you get 1/2/3 and have a relay going between ant 2 and the original jack. Comments welcome. Ken KG0WX - K2 #4913, XG2, Tenna dipper, HLA-150 amp _ Don�t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2?KAT2 mod idea
Ken, Don't do that - leave the original jack covered and just forget that it is there. If you use it with the KAT2 installed, the K2 will not properly control power output (it knows the KAT2 is installed and will be looking for the power output level to come from the wattmeter in the KAT2). There may also be other problems such as impedance concerns since the KAT2 input is connected in parallel with whatever you might connect to that jack. The boot is on there for a reason, if you defeat its purpose, 'all bets are off'. 73, Don W3FPR > -Original Message- > > I'd like to get opinions from the group on this idea: > > My K2 has the KAT2 which means the original antenna jack is > covered up and > not used. I hate > waste so I've been thinking how I could use it. Couldn't I install a SPDT > switch or relay so I could > select either the original jack without the tuner or select the KAT2 with > it's two jacks? > > Of course what would be ideal would be a firmware mod so instead > of ant 1/2, > you get 1/2/3 and > have a relay going between ant 2 and the original jack. > > Comments welcome. > > Ken KG0WX - K2 #4913, XG2, Tenna dipper, HLA-150 amp > > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2?KAT2 mod idea
I'd like to get opinions from the group on this idea: My K2 has the KAT2 which means the original antenna jack is covered up and not used. I hate waste so I've been thinking how I could use it. Couldn't I install a SPDT switch or relay so I could select either the original jack without the tuner or select the KAT2 with it's two jacks? Of course what would be ideal would be a firmware mod so instead of ant 1/2, you get 1/2/3 and have a relay going between ant 2 and the original jack. Comments welcome. Ken KG0WX - K2 #4913, XG2, Tenna dipper, HLA-150 amp _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
