[Elecraft] OT - American hamming in UK

[Kurt Pawlikowski]

David and Mike,

    The eHam reviews ( http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3856 ) seem to 
indicate that it has a loud fan. The more recent reviews (this year) 
seem to indicate more problems. I would guess, unless I had a "tried and 
true" PS, I'd be a little leery of taking anything on such a trip.

    Regards,

    kurtt

    Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC
    The Pinrod Corporation
    kurtt at pinrod.com
    (773) 284-9500
    http://pinrod.com

David Wilburn wrote:
> 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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