[Elecraft] KIO2 is it to expensive ? / Was KIO2 For S/N 0539

[Solosko, Robert B (Bob)]

Martin,

	I agree that the KIO2 is a very expensive option if you want to use a KAT100 but don't need the serial computer interface (or if you plan to add a KPA100, as I will eventually do). However, for about $5 in parts, I put together a KIO2 alternative to control my KAT100 - it has the KAT100 control signals but not the RS-232 interface. All of the information needed to do this can be extracted from the KIO2 schematic.

Bob W1SRB

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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Martin DD4UKP
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 4:40 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] KIO2 is it to expensive ? / Was KIO2 For S/N 0539


Hello Mark,

Yes you are right the KIO2 is another Elecraft quality kit !

Please don't get me wrong for what I'm gonna write : I love my K2 !

BUT I have the feeling it is also the most overpriced extension that you
can purchase for your K2. I have a full loaded K2 (KDSP2, KAT2, KNB2,
KSB2, K160M) and KPA100+KAT100 in a EC2 enclosure. At $89 I really have
the feeling that it is twice to expensive considering what you get. Also
you MUST have it four a couple of option like the KAT100 or the
transverter. As it is the only "proper" way to get Auxbus signals out of
the K2 I really think it should have been included into the basic K2. 
I'm not aware of what the R&D cost for this option where but I feel that 
the price should be around $35 to $45 ...

Maybe we will have the luck to get it on the K3 :)

Martin DD4UKP / F4UKP


> Fellow Elecrafters,
> 
>  
> 
> I just completed building and installing the KIO2 in K2 S/N 0539.  WOW!
> Nice accessory kit.  It would have been a single evening kit if it were not
> for other obligations.  Two nights to get it assembled, tested, and
> installed?  Not bad.  I was very pleased to see the display on Ham Radio
> Deluxe change as I rotated the VFO dial and changed bands.  I know this is
> going to be an excellent accessory for my K2.  
> 
>  
> 
> This included the MPU v2.04 upgrade.
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> 
> It looks like Elecraft makes another quality kit.  
> 
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> THANKS ELECRAFT!
> 
>  
> 
> Mark Saunders, KJ7BS


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