[Elecraft] K2 Absolute max RX levels?
Brendan Minish
[email protected]
Fri Jun 20 15:17:00 2003
I have recently installed a matrix switch (Array solutions six pak) this
allows me to send any of my antennas to either of my radios. Obviously
there is a need to be mindful of antenna interactions
What are the maximum safe input levels that the K2 can handle before I run
the risk of doing damage.
For example on my 160m antenna I see about 1.6w into a 50 Ohm load when
transmitting with 100w on my 80m antenna. I assume putting 1.6w on the
antenna jack of my K2 would not be a good idea but is, say 100mW ok ?
Any Idea what a safe maximum for an Icom 756pro2 might be?
I have measured the interaction between all my antennas and most are ok
(less than 10mW for 100W tx on other band)
I measured using a 100 Mhz scope and a 50 Ohm load on the receive antennas
with 100w TX on the TX antenna.
I am also interested in any suggestions on filtering to reduce the
interactions to safe levels
Brendan EI6IZ