[Elecraft] OT - American hamming in UK

[David Wilburn]

I have traveled with this MFJ power supply, and used it with a K2/100,
and an IC-703, without issue.
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-4225MV

Adaptable power connections for other countries are available at any
office / computer store.
-  

David Wilburn
k4dgw at k4dgw.com
K4DGW
K2 S/N 5982


On Thu, 2007-11-29 at 22:00 -0500, Mike Geddes wrote:
> To my friends across the pond (and here in the states): My son and I are 
> traveling to UK in mid-February to visit some family and see the country. 
> Flying in to London, then heading north to Newcastle and points beyond, 
> ending up in N. Scotland.  Some of my ham buddies are encouraging me to take 
> a rig and do some hamming to try and make some contacts back in the states. 
> If I do, I will be taking my K2/100 for the job. I have some questions in 
> this regard:
> 
> 1) Do you think it will be more trouble than it is worth trying to get radio 
> gear through security, customs, etc?  I will have it secured in a Pelican 
> type case with custom fit foam.  Just don't want a hassle in trying to get 
> it in and out of the country.  2) Suggestions for a nice portable 20a 
> switching power supply?  I am looking for a smaller unit I can include in 
> the case with the radio. And it must have 110/220v power options.  I saw an 
> Alinco that seemed to fit the bill. I welcome your ideas.  3) What type of 
> power plug adapter would I need to fit the receptacles in your fair land? 
> 4) What antenna would you suggest . . . I am thinking about a 20 and/or 40 
> meter coax fed dipole. Again, open to suggestions.  5) Any licensing tips or 
> suggestions?  From what I read it appears there is a reciprocal agreement in 
> place.  I just need to make sure I have a my license and a copy of the 
> agreement.
> 
> Sorry if an off topic post like this is inappropriate here. I do know there 
> are a number of UK hams (and Elecraft brothers) on this reflector and 
> thought they may have some helpful insight.  As well as you yanks that have 
> maybe already done some hamming from UK.
> 
> Thanks and 73,
> Mike
> N4JX
> 
> K1/4  #2319
> K2/100  #6042
> 
> 
> 
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