[Elecraft] K2?KAT2 mod idea

2006-02-10 Thread Ken Bessler
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 tune

RE: [Elecraft] K2?KAT2 mod idea

2006-02-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
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). Ther

Re: [Elecraft] K2?KAT2 mod idea

2006-02-10 Thread Jessie Oberreuter
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: