[Elecraft] K2/KPA100 Frequency Drift

[WA9GQT@aol.com]

Hello to All! 
       I was able to find some aluminum screen gutter mesh at Sears hardware. 
 I cut the mesh to fit the K2 area between the KPA100 heat sink and the K2 
front panel.  This replaces the solid metal front cover plate that comes with 
the KPA100.  I painted this mesh with black enamel paint.  It looks good and 
provides better air flow.  
       It looks like my normal drift is around 100Hz without any external 
cooling fan. I 
will continue to monitor drift.  This may be as good as it gets.  
       I have not had any comments from stations about drift either on CW or 
SSB.  I 
think that we may be expecting a miracle if we want to see much less that 100 
Hz drift with the KPA100.  

73 & Seasons Greetings,

Rod WA9GQT  K2 #1900 with KPA100  


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