[Elecraft] KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 Enclosure : What do I need ?

[Bob Nielsen]

Another point for the KIO2 is that if you want to use a K2 without  
the KPA100/KAT100/EC2, you will still have the computer interface.   
Handy for that camping trip or mini-DXpedition.

Bob, N7XY

On May 4, 2006, at 10:36 AM, Joseph Reed wrote:

> Rolf,
>
> An interesting post.  You probally have enough paint for several  
> lifetimes.
>
> KK7P on his website discusses how to interface without a KIO2,  
> however he did implement the KIO2 solution to his station.  It does  
> simplify the process.  Given that by the time you reach this point  
> in the build process the cost of a KIO2 is fairly insignificant in  
> the total cost of the station.  And I agree it does offer increased  
> flexibity of the radio.  Well worth the minor investment.  QRP or  
> QRO my K2 is good to go!  (Could this become an Elecraft jingle?)
>
> Also, the "Elecraft Guys" if you are making reference to the  
> Elecraft corporation do not, nor have they ever, offered support  
> for remoting the KPA100.  That is a user modification/enhancement.   
> Many users, including myself, have found it fairly intuitive to  
> combine the KAT100 with a KPA100 even if it is an unsupported  
> configuration.
>
> Regards,
>
> Joe N9JR
>
> - The philosophy why the elecraft guys probably won't recommend  
> this is
> just that if you have an extra KIO inside your K2 you can use it
> independent from your external KPA/KAT.
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