[Elecraft] KAT100/KPA100

[COLIN WHITMORE]

Crafters',

Ok, just so I get this right. I've read over the literature and I think I've 
got it but I just want to make sure.

I've installed the KAT100-2 and KPA100 into an EC2 enclosure (I'll call it a 
KATPAC; K = Elecraft, of course, AT = tuner, PA = power amp, and C = 100). 
It looks to me that all I have to do is;

- Run a I/O cable from the K2 to the KATPAC (I know either the KAT100-2 I/O 
or the KPA100 I/O will work),

- Run a BNC-BNC coax jumper from the K2 Ant 1 to the KAT100 Aux RF In,

and,

- Run a PL259-PL259 coax jumper from the KPA100 Ant to the KAT100-2 RF In.

I've read that the inductor on the I/O pc board in the K2 needs to be 
increased to accept the higher current load due to the demands of the 
KATPAC. I guess I'll get around to it sooner or later, but is it really an 
issue?

Also, let's say that I leave the K2/KATPAC all hooked up, does the KAT100-2 
takes over control of the tuning functions from the KAT2 even at low power 
(i.e.: QRP)? What about if I don't power up the KATPAC? I've noticed that 
the the KAT100-2 still trys to wrestle control of the tuning functions, even 
without power. Is this right?

All righty then, let me simplify and restate;

1. Three cables (I/O and two coax jumpers); right?

2. Increase I/O inductor; is it a big deal?

3. KAT100-2 has a Neopoleon Complex; right?

Wayne, Eric, et al, this is slicker than Willie. What a sweet set-up!

Lyle (KK7P) and John (KI6WX), thanks for the info on remoting the KPA100.

Cheers,
Colin
N0YGY

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