Re: [Elecraft] Want to build a K2
I used to find the KDSP2 (which I thought sounded funny) and the KAF2 on eBay. I'm guessing you can find the other bits as well. On Sat, 17 Jun 2023, Dave Van Wallaghen wrote: Hank, At this point the only options unavailable in addition to the KPA100 are the K60XV 60M/Tranverter module and the KDSP2 Audio Filter module. The KAT2 internal 20W ATU is still available as are all the other modules. To key the KXPA100 amp (or any other external amp) you will need to add a keying circuit to the basic K2 as it is not a native option in the K2. There are many circuits found on the web for doing this. If you don't want to roll one on your own, I happen to sell a kit for doing just that here: https://www.w8fgu.com/k2_trdriver.html As an addition, I also work part time for Elecraft providing tech support for their older line of products like the K2, K1 and KX1. As I am not physically located at Elecraft in Watsonville, CA (I'm just south of Detroit, MI), you can always get a hold of me at dave at elecraft dot com. I support all the new kits being sold and if you pull the trigger, get a hold of me for a couple of tips before you begin you K2 build. It is a highly satisfactory experience to build something of this magnitude and while we have plenty of stock left for the K2, as you know, it won't last forever. It is well worth the effort. 73, Dave, W8FGU On 6/17/2023 1:15:26 PM, "K4HYJ via Elecraft" wrote: Hey folks. I want to try and tackle a more challenging kit build. I built my K3S back in Oct 2018 and it was pretty easy. Same for my KX3 2 years later. The K2 looks like more of a real kit with challenges! After seeing old posts here, I can see there are certain items no longer available from Elecraft due to parts availability. Is there anything else discontinued besides the 100 watt amp and 100 watt antenna tuner? I already own the 100 watt amp for my KX3 so I could use it maybe? Will band changing be as seamless?? There are some decent discounts right now on packages. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Hank K4HYJ __ 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 Message delivered to d...@w8fgu.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 Message delivered to ht...@twofifty.com -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - ht...@twofifty.com BSEE + BSChem + BAEnglish + MSCS + $2.50 = coffee __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Want to build a K2
Hank, To use the KXPA100 with the K2, you will have to install the K2 Keying Output mod. This is not available from Elecraft, but boards are available from FAR circuits. The KXPA100 will bandswitch when RF is applied. You might ask Dave W8FGU if he has any built up as kits d...@w8fgu.com. He had mentioned that possibility some time ago, but I don't know if it materialized. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/17/2023 1:15 PM, K4HYJ via Elecraft wrote: Hey folks. I want to try and tackle a more challenging kit build. I built my K3S back in Oct 2018 and it was pretty easy. Same for my KX3 2 years later. The K2 looks like more of a real kit with challenges! After seeing old posts here, I can see there are certain items no longer available from Elecraft due to parts availability. Is there anything else discontinued besides the 100 watt amp and 100 watt antenna tuner? I already own the 100 watt amp for my KX3 so I could use it maybe? Will band changing be as seamless?? There are some decent discounts right now on packages. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Hank K4HYJ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Want to build a K2
Hank, At this point the only options unavailable in addition to the KPA100 are the K60XV 60M/Tranverter module and the KDSP2 Audio Filter module. The KAT2 internal 20W ATU is still available as are all the other modules. To key the KXPA100 amp (or any other external amp) you will need to add a keying circuit to the basic K2 as it is not a native option in the K2. There are many circuits found on the web for doing this. If you don't want to roll one on your own, I happen to sell a kit for doing just that here: https://www.w8fgu.com/k2_trdriver.html As an addition, I also work part time for Elecraft providing tech support for their older line of products like the K2, K1 and KX1. As I am not physically located at Elecraft in Watsonville, CA (I'm just south of Detroit, MI), you can always get a hold of me at dave at elecraft dot com. I support all the new kits being sold and if you pull the trigger, get a hold of me for a couple of tips before you begin you K2 build. It is a highly satisfactory experience to build something of this magnitude and while we have plenty of stock left for the K2, as you know, it won't last forever. It is well worth the effort. 73, Dave, W8FGU On 6/17/2023 1:15:26 PM, "K4HYJ via Elecraft" wrote: Hey folks. I want to try and tackle a more challenging kit build. I built my K3S back in Oct 2018 and it was pretty easy. Same for my KX3 2 years later. The K2 looks like more of a real kit with challenges! After seeing old posts here, I can see there are certain items no longer available from Elecraft due to parts availability. Is there anything else discontinued besides the 100 watt amp and 100 watt antenna tuner? I already own the 100 watt amp for my KX3 so I could use it maybe? Will band changing be as seamless?? There are some decent discounts right now on packages. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Hank K4HYJ __ 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 Message delivered to d...@w8fgu.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Want to build a K2
Yes, the KXPA100 works FB with a K2/10, and gives you the built-in 100w ATU if installed. You can also then hook up a larger amp on the other side of the KXPA100 as well. No brag, just fact. I urge anyone thinking of building a K2 to get off the fence and order one now. The K2 is a blast to build, and when you're done, you have a fine, elegant, simple radio to enjoy The writing is on the wall--supply chain problems and parts unavailability will eventually kill the K2, and it will join the K1 and KX1 in legend. These days, I operate my K2 as much as my K4! One final thought that never occured to me before it happened--you may not be physically capable of building a K2 for all of your ham life I'm glad I built every Elecraft kit ever offered--the best kits and best support--what are YOU waiting for? 73, Eric NF6S ex WD6DBM, ex WN6RVG  __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Want to build a K2
Hey folks. I want to try and tackle a more challenging kit build. I built my K3S back in Oct 2018 and it was pretty easy. Same for my KX3 2 years later. The K2 looks like more of a real kit with challenges! After seeing old posts here, I can see there are certain items no longer available from Elecraft due to parts availability. Is there anything else discontinued besides the 100 watt amp and 100 watt antenna tuner? I already own the 100 watt amp for my KX3 so I could use it maybe? Will band changing be as seamless?? There are some decent discounts right now on packages. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Hank K4HYJ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
