[Elecraft] Is it possible to connect a amp to the K2

[Tom Hammond]

Hi Jerry:

>Just would like to know if it is possible to connect a Ameritron Al-811 to 
>the K2.

Sure is!  The AL-811 won't work QSK (T-R relay is much too slow), but you 
can work semi-breakin.

You WILL need to provide a T-R relay keying adapter between the K2 and the 
amp, AND the adapter will have to be able to adequately handle whatever 
current the amp's T-R relay requires. This (amp T-R output) is NOT provided 
as part of the basic K2.

For what it's worth, I'm working on developing a plug-in PC board for J13 
in the K2 which will provide amp T-R output. May have something within a 
few weeks.

>Where would I get the exicter signal from on the K2?

Use the RF OUTPUT from the K2's ANT jack.

Note that a barefoot K2 only puts out 15W maximum, which will probably only 
drive the AL-811 to about 150W-200W output. If you had the K2/100, it'll 
drive the 811 to its rated output.

73,

Tom Hammond    N0SS