[Elecraft] K2 - Protect those Finals

[Fred Jensen]

On 4/21/2012 9:44 AM, John wrote:

> After monitoring this list for quite a while and knowing a few locals
> who use or used the K2, the topic of damaged finals comes up often.

It does?  I hadn't noticed that, the K2 is very good at protecting 
itself, but since it concerns you ...

> If I order the K2, is ordering and installing the KAT2 a smart move that
> will reduce the chance of damaging the finals?

The KAT2 will match a very wide range of impedances presented to the 
antenna connector and it fits inside the K2.  It is well worth the 
investment, especially if you intend to use your K2 in portable 
situations with less than well matched antennas.  I use mine primarily 
that way, often on SOTA summits, with a variety of antennas.  As to 
protecting the PA transistors, I suppose it could, I just don't think 
that's the reason you want it.

73,

Fred K6DGW
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