[Elecraft] Standalone K2 Amp?

[Darrell Bellerive]

On April 12, 2007 06:02 am, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Tom,
>
> I don't believe there are any explicit instructions - BUT -
> If you assemble the KAT100-2 and put it into an EC2 enclosure, the
> mating of the KPA100 should be fairly obvious.  There is a header on the
> KAT100-2 board to accept the ribbon cable from the KPA100, a 2 pin
> header for the RF input connector and another 2 pin header for the DC
> power. (BTW, Elecraft offers a kit to change the KAT100-1 to a KAT100-2
> which includes the required headers).
>
> For the external connections, you need only 3 - 1) DC power to the
> KPA100 (the KAT100 receives its power from the internal cable from the
> KPA100.  2) The control cable is just like that one shown in the manual
> for the KAT100, and plugs in just like the normal KAT100 cable (that is
> where the KIO2 is required in the QRP K2).  3) Use a short piece of coax
> with BNC connectors between the QRP K2 (either the ANT OUT jack or with
> the KAT2 installed, the ANT1 jack from the KAT2).  The other end of the
> coax connects to the AUX RF input jack on the KAT100 rear panel.
>
> That is all there is to it - set the menus just the same as if the
> KPA100 was installed internally.

With the KPA100 and KAT100 mounted in an EC2, can the cooling fan be turned 
off? Is there enough room inside to provide adequate cooling without the 
fan? I hate fan noise and the only fan that I have found to be quiet enough 
is one with the motor and blades removed and destroyed.


-- 
Darrell Bellerive
Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA
Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada