[Elecraft] Questions from a Possible Builder/Owner

[Jim Harris]

I've only been licensed about three years but have
been building electronic kits and related hardware
since 1954.  My intent is to build a K2/100 with most
of the bells and whistles but have been unable to find
specific answers to three questions.

1.  How does the K2/100 key an RF amplifier (AL-811)? 
I have a Heil footswitch with a second cable for
amplifier keying.  But, would prefer to use keying
from the rig itself.

2.  How is ALC sent from my RF amplifier back to the
K2/100?  I've reviewed the K2/100 manuals and cannot
find how it is done.  Maybe it really isn't needed.

3.  How do I adapt my Heil Headset Pro and Goldline
microphones.  They currently are used with an
IC-746pro by using a Heil adapter cable.  They now go
thru a homebrew switchbox with the adapter cable
between the rig and switchbox.

I cannot see any other major problems.  I've wound
baluns and view winding toroids a bit tedious but
there is nothing like "rolling your own."  My
background includes professional soldering training
and experience.  I have a scope, DVM and other minor
pieces of test equipment. Am I over looking any major
areas that need to be covered before starting?

Thank you for your response.

Jim, AB0UK


		
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