[Elecraft] A few questions before ordering the K2 kit...

[jez]

Hi,
being a SWL for more or less about 20 years I just completed my HAM license
in germany. So far it's just the beginners license which limits the
frequency bands I'm allowed to use, but as I don't have a TRX yet I thought
building a K2 will a) give me quite a good transceiver I don't have to
replace after six months and b) provide me with some valuable experience on
my way to go for the full license. 

So far I have nothing but my license though. No transceiver, no antenna, no
SWR meter, no power supply, no dummy load, no... So please forgive me in
case I ask something obvious, I'm really a bit confused with all those
things which are new to me!

So here my questions:

# ok, after reading several stuff on elecraft.com this more or less is a
clear one, but to make sure I'd lust like to repeat it - apart from maybe a
multimeter, there is no additional measurement equipment needed to build up
and adjust the K2 (e.g. no noise generator, spectrum analyzer needed). Am I
correct?

# Power connector...how do I connect the K2 to the 230V we are using in
germany? I suppose I need an external power supply 10..15V, correct? But
which connector? Reading the forums I've seen those 2.1mm and 2.5mm diameter
connectors ( http://www.cliffuk.co.uk/products/dcconnectors/dcpp1.jpg )
mentioned, in the shop Elecraft is selling a cable with "APP connector". So
what would I need?

# The KAT100 antenna tuner includes a SWR meter but requires a KPA100 or
KIO2 installed. As I'm not yet sure if I go for the 100 watt option, does
the KAT2 (20 watt internal ATU) also include a SWR meter?


Well, that's all for now, thanks in advance for any helpful reply!

thomas 
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