[Elecraft] K1/K2 question

[Terry Myers]

Look at some of the amplifiers from Tokyo High Power.  They have several 
that will do a fine job.  They are high quality and price now.  Yes they can 
be imported on a personal basis.

Terry KQ5U

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
To: "Ken Kopp" <k0pp at rfwave.net>
Cc: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 3:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1/K2 question


> Ken,
>
> Not possible.  The KPA100 must communicate with the base K2 for band 
> selection, power control, T/R switching, and other functions.  The K1 does 
> not have the necessary signals to communicate with the KPA100.
> The KPA100 was designed as an integral part of the K2 rather than 'just an 
> amplifier'.
>
> With a *lot* of modification, the KPA100 could be made to work standalone, 
> but the amount of modification is so great that it would not be cost 
> effective (and IMHO the result would be a kludge).
>
> A higher power linear amplifier could be used with the K1.  If the amp is 
> truly linear and develops 1000 watts with 100 watts of drive, it will also 
> develop 100 watts of drive with 10 watts input or 50 watts with 5 watts 
> input.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Ken Kopp wrote:
>> I have an off-reflector friend who's just built a K1.  He asks if it can 
>> be mated with a KPA-100, perhaps in an EC-2?
>> Off hand, I'd say there are ... at least ... antenna relaying
>> issues involved.
>>
>> He realizes that if this is possible he might not achieve the
>> full 100W output from the KPA-100.
>>
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