[Elecraft] External Tuner for K-2

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Thanks to all who responded. My delemma is that if I buy the KAT 100 for  use 
with my K-2, I would also have to purchase either the 100 watt amp (KPA100)  
for $359 (which I evenutally plan to do) or I have to have KIO2 for $89 to use 
 with my K-2.
 
So my options with Elecraft tuners are (1) to upgrade to the K2/100 with  the 
tuner ($598), (2) buy the KAT100 and the KIO2 ($328 and throw away the  $89 
interface when I upgrade), or (3) buy the KAT2 ($159 and throw it away when  I 
upgrade). 
 
This is why it is so inviting to spend $150 on the LDG Z-100 or $200 on the  
LDG AT-100. When I then choose to upgrade, I will only have to spend the $359  
and I can continue to use the external tuner.
 
Any more suggestions?
 
Ci  Jones
WU7R 
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