[Elecraft] KRC-2 Needed for BPF Array

Wed Nov 19 11:02:00 2003

You will need the KRC-2 to properly use the ICE bandpass filters (BPFs). The
K2's band indication output is unique, so nobody else makes a compatible
interface.

Do you ***really*** want to trust your PC for BPF control? A momentary PC
glitch or a lockup/freeze could mean the destruction of your receiver front
end. The confuzer isn't exactly the most reliable part of one's station,
after all.

Its also nice being able to have a QSO or two with the noise monster (PC)
turned off...

FWIW, I've had a setup similar to yours (1000MP to DuneStar 600 with
homebrew interface) and K2/100 to ICE 419 via KRC-2 in a SO2R (both with
full-power amps) station for about six months without any problems. I don't
use any of the higher functionality built into the KRC-2 myself, but its BPF
control functionality alone is worth its price. Easy to build, too.

73 de Bob, K6XX
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> Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 09:13:59 -0500
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Reply-To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2/100, TopTen Band Decoder??
>
> My shack will be shedding 54lbs of MKV for 6lbs of K2/100
> shortly, and I've got a few questions that I haven't found
> answers to in the list archives.
>
> The K2 is going to be assuming the 2nd rig spot.  I have a topten
> band decoder there which sinks an ICE419 and sources an antenna
> relay.  Is there any way to get band data from directly from the
> K2/100 to the TT decoder, perhaps a "Y" or "T"?  I'd like to
> avoid delving into the new Elecraft decoder box, in order to keep
> the setup somewhat consistant with rig1 (equipment failures).
>
> Looking at the big picture, I assume all I can do is set the
> K2/100 up "kenwood style" and get the band data for that radio
> from the PC.  Not a bad option, but it just means I've got to
> make more cables.
>
> Any advice appreciated,
>
> Blake N4GI