[Elecraft] Re:Elecraft KAT100 ATU Released

Sat Oct 12 06:36:01 2002

Hello to All,

	I have a K2 with only the SSB option and no other options. I 
want to order one of the new "KAT100 ATU's." In reviewing the info on 
the web site it appears that I need more than just the KAT100 ATU 
(see just below a clip from web page) in order to interface with my 
K2. I would appreciate knowing for sure exactly what I have to order. 
It does appear that I nead to order a K102 and it also appears as 
though I need something called "DB9 + 'Y' cable. This is just a 
suggestion, but I do think the web page:
http://www.elecraft.com/kat100/kat100_page.htm
should list the requirements specifically. Some of us are not real 
smart and need all of the information or we may not order all that is 
necessary to get up and running with the KAT100 ATU.

	I am on the digest mode, so if anyone knows for sure exactly 
everything I need to order, I would appreciate a direct reply so I 
can get my order in ASAP.

Thank You All,
Michael A. Groeschner, KB1DXC
K2 s/n 02097 with SSB option

Clip from web page:
Interfaces directly with the K2 via the AUX port (DB9 + 'Y' cable on KPA100 or
       KIO2).

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Message: 18
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 15:09:32 -0700
From: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft <[email protected]>
Organization: Elecraft
To: [email protected], QRP-L <[email protected]>,
	GQRP <[email protected]>
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft KAT100 ATU Released

We have just added the new KAT100 150W external ATU (also QRP ready) for the
K2 and K2/100 to our web page and order forms at http://www.elecraft.com

The direct link for the KAT100 page is:
http://www.elecraft.com/kat100/kat100_page.htm

We will be introducing the KAT100 for sale next week at the Pacificon ARRL
convention in Concord, CA, Oct. 19th.

The KAT100 is an ideal match for the K2/100, and will also work with the K2.
It can easily handle 150 watts, and its 10 LEDs accurately monitor SWR
during transmit. Like the KAT2, the KAT100 includes two antenna jacks--it's
like having two ATUs in one.

Because of its tight integration with the K2, the KAT100 offers many
advantages over other external auto-tuners:

Low profile (1.2" high) design -- same footprint as the K2.

L/C settings stored in EEPROM--instant recall on band or antenna change

Matches 10:1 SWR loads.

Automatic power reduction when TUNE is pressed

Dual-range bridge allows tune-up with as little as 0.2 watts

Direct display of power, SWR, and other data on the K2's LCD

Interfaces directly with the K2 via the AUX port (DB9 + 'Y' cable on KPA100
or KIO2).

Same K2 control and menu features as the KAT2 QRP tuner.

The low-profile KAT100-1 ($239) can be placed beneath the K2, while the
full-height KAT100-2 ($219) is intended for side-by-side arrangement with
the K2 and mounts inside the EC-2 project enclosure. The KAT100-2 includes
front and rear panels that match our EC2. (EC2 sold separately.)

Pre-wound toroids for the KAT100 kit are also available from Mychael, AA3WF.
There is a link on our KAT100 page to his order form.

73, Eric   WA6HHQ

-- 
>Without ambition one starts nothing.
>Without work one finishes nothing.
>
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

KB1DXC, Stamford, Ct.

Visit our club web site at:

http://www.qsl.net/w1ee/ctsara.htm

Our repeater is on 146.655, negative offset of 600 and a tone of 100

-- 
>Without ambition one starts nothing.
>Without work one finishes nothing.
>
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

KB1DXC, Stamford, Ct.

Visit our club web site at:

http://www.qsl.net/w1ee/ctsara.htm

Our repeater is on 146.655, negative offset of 600 and a tone of 100