[Elecraft] K2 using the PA xmit RCA jack output for AUX VDH out

[Mark Bayern]

Questions to think about:

Will you pickup the 12V before or after the rig's current monitoring
resistor R115)?
Before or after the power switch?
Will the power used cause F1 to trip?

Mark



On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 9:05 AM, dw<bw_dw at fastmail.fm> wrote:
> Hey Gang,
> I don't believe I will ever use an external amplifier for > 100 watts
> Pwr.
> In 30 years of cw-ing, I've always operated 100 watts or less.
>
> The K2 KPA100 amplifier incorporates an RCA jack on the rear for
> triggering an external amp.
>
> I'm thinking about modifying this in order to use it as an AUX VDC
> output.
> I could run an external keyer or swr power meter with it.
>
> Has anyone done this?
> Or do you have suggestions on how this would be best done?
>
> Thanks
> Duane
> N1BBR