[Elecraft] KAT2 and KPA100 co-exist?

[Jack Shrawder]

On 6/4/03 6:17 PM, "Andrew Moore" <andrew.m.moore@verizon.net> wrote:

> I understand that the K2 antenna tuner (KAT2) and K2 100 W amp (KPA100) are
> incompatible.
> 
> Can someone clarify:

Here's what I found when upgrading the K2 to the K2/100 with KAT100.

The KAT2 stays with the basic K2 cover. When you upgrade to a K2/100 you
build a new cover which serves as a heat sink and board for the 100 amp.

The KAT 100 is built as a separate unit that serves as a base for the K2/100
to sit on. The KAT100 communicates with the K2/100 via a control cable.

Someone else will have to add more specifics but hopes this helps.

Jack, KT6JS  SN 3256
> 
> Could I still install both of these and just use the KAT2 up to 15 or so
> watts, and then bump the power up once I have a good match, or am I asking
> for trouble because
> 
> a) the tuner is actually in the TX signal path and as soon as I increase
> power I'll destroy it
> 
> and/or
> 
> b) the KAT2 and KPA100 physically cannot fit in the same box
> 
> ...?
> 
> Thanks,
> --Andrew