[Elecraft] KPA100 assembly only one pwr supply?

[Tom Hammond NØSS]

>I'm to the point of assembling the big 12V power cables for the KPA100 and
>reading ahead I see I need two power supplies shortly. Being cheap and
>anticipating the KPA100, I only have one 12V supply - a 20-25 Amp linear that
>I've been using for the K2. Any suggestions about how to go about checking 
>out
>the KPA100 supply? I've been considering buying a lead-acid car-type battery
>for a backup power source.

I'm not certain why you'd need a 2nd supply, John. There's no reason you 
can't power both the K2 and the KPA100 from the same supply.

However, if you're looking for an 'excuse' to buy that 2nd supply...

73,

Tom  N0SS