[Elecraft] K2 questions

[Don Wilhelm]

Jack,

Each time you move the power control, it takes 2 to 3 dots for the power 
control circuits to level out to the requested power - TUNE does not do 
that like keying (or speech) does, so if I understand what you are 
observing, that may be normal - just give it a bit more keying time to 
level out the power.

If your operation is mostly at the home station, and you do not operate 
QRP portable, then I suggest you put the KPA100 on the K2 and use the 
KAT100 in the short enclosure.
OTOH, if you want a QRP K2 that you can quickly pick up and take with 
you, then you will want the EC2 KPA100/KAT100 package.

73,
Don W3FPR

Jack wrote:
> Hi all
>  
> I just rejoined this list so if these matters have been covered 
> recently, my apologies.
>  
> 1. I have K2 #6404. I'm really pleased with it, but....   there is one 
> slight glitch. When I tune up the power drops to about 75% of full. I 
> move the power control a tiny amount, and it jumps back to the correct 
> power. This means I - press tune - twiddle the power control - 
> operate. Every time.
>  
> Is this a common glitch? Is there updated firmware? Any advice at all?
>  
> 2. I am considering getting the 100w PA and ATU. I cant decide whether 
> to go for the PA in the K2, or house both PA and ATU in the EC2 
> seperate enclosure, thus allowing my QRP K2 to be seperated when its 
> required.
>  
> Does the EC2 option require any more hardware than housing the PA in 
> the K2? Anyone give any thoughts on either of these options?
>  
> 3. Any chance of splitting this mailing list into two mailing lists. 
> One for K3 and one for everything else. I get the feeling any non-K3 
> owners have moved on by now. Thats why I left this list. 99% K3. I'm 
> not knocking the K3, but I dont plan to own one, so its kinda dull 
> reading.
>  
> cheers folks
> Jack VK2CJC / MM0AXL
> Mid North Coast Amateur Radio Group
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