[Elecraft] My first post

[Casual Observer]

Good Morning All.
I am a new builder, and so far, an un-licensed Elecrafter.  I ordered my K2 last week with the following options:  KSB2, KDSP2, KBT2, KAT100-2, and an EC2.  I have built numerous Heathkits in the past, but have no formal electronics training.  I am also a retired Navy CPO (ADC) and P-3 Orion Instructor Flight Engineer.  I flew the P-3 for 17 years and logged over 8,000 flight hours tracking Soviet Subs during the cold war.  I am able to learn a great deal from your site and enjoy the discussions.  Come to think of it, I may have lifted 1 or 2 cold ones with some former P-3 Radio Operators.  We actually had a “key” in our aircraft, I thought it was a beer can opener J.   Finally here are my thoughts…. I’d like to install the KPA100 (someday) in the top of the KAT100-2.  This would require a cable/connection between the KAT100/KPA100 and the K2.  My plan is to keep the KBT2 battery installed in the top of the K2.  Possibly 1 or 2 quick disconnects to make the transition to battery operated portable again.  (Now please keep in mind I know absolutely zip/nothing/NADA  about the K2 or radios,  but I am an Engineerd).  Do the folks who use their K2’s in the field require an internal tuner?  Could I eventually incorporate an internal tuner for travel, and keep the external tuner for home use?  What are your thoughts.  My last question please.  What’s “73” and I thought “Q” was aerodynamic pressure as in MaxQ ?   
Respectfully
Navy Davy    Casualobservertwo at msn.com