[Elecraft] Using OHR WM-1 Wattmeter with KAT2

[Don Wilhelm]

Steve,

If you calibrate the wattmeter in the KAT2 properly, it will produce power
readings just as accurate as the WM-1 - it is a true wattmeter (similar to
the WM-1detector).  Since you are limited in the gear you can carry, I would
believe carting the WM-1 along would just create excess bulk and weight.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Hi all,
> This may sound odd but I am thinking of operating from a spoils island off
> the intercoastal waterway here in South Texas for next Field Day.  My
> station would have to be whatever I could pack into my sea kayak.
>  I want to
> use my K2 and am now considering what options to bring.  I have used the
> KAT2 in my K2 for many years and have never had a problem with
> it, but would
> like a better (more accurate) way of measuring power.  I would like to use
> my WM-1 wattmeter with the K2/KAT2.  But I would need to insert it between
> the K2 and the KAT2 in order for it to see 50 Ohms.  I am
> thinking of doing
> one of the following, but don't know if this is feasible.
>
> 1) Disconnect the KAT2 RF IN cable from the AUX RF socket on the K2
> motherboard.  Then wire the KAT2 RF IN cable directly to a BNC
> connector on
> the back of the K2 in one of the transverter holes.  I would then connect
> the WM-1 input to the K2 RF output BNC, and connect the WM-1 output to the
> newly installed BNC on the back of the K2.
>
> 2) Remove the KAT2 from the K2 and install it in its own case.
> Then use the
> KIO2 and its cable so the K2 can communicate with the KAT2.
>
> So far I am leaning toward option one to keep it simple.
>
> Of course I could just buy a T1 and that would also solve my problem. ;8)
>
> Regards,
> Steve, W2MY/5
>
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