[Elecraft] K2 and Amp in enclosure

[Steven Pituch]

Hi all,
I have decided to put my K2 and associated equipment in one large case for
easier deployment in emergencies.  My friend Bill Albert AD5TD has done this
with an FT100 in an old camp stove enclosure.  There is a rather poor photo
of it at:
http://www.kristv.com/Global/story.asp?s=5074978

My question is whether I need to space the equipment apart to prevent EMI.
I know you need to use the K2VCOSHLDKT mod kit if you want to place the K2
near an amp.  I will probably stack the equipment with the K2 on the bottom,
The KPA100/KAT100 in the EC2 case above it, a Yaesu FT8100R on top of that,
and either an SEC1223, or Astron ss30 switching power supply on top of that.
I will be spacing the equipment for some ventilation and the rear side of
the case will be removable for additional ventilation during actual
operations.  Right now I use a muffin fan on top of the KPA100 and will
probably permanently mount that on the amp.  If anyone can offer any advice
it is appreciated.

I will probably build the box out of Luan plywood and fiberglass cloth.

Having everything assembled in the box will help keep things together during
a deployment and also make it easier to operate mobile without leaving
something at home.

Regards,
Steve, W2MY/5
Corpus Christi, TX USA


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