[Elecraft] K2 Remote DC Power Control

[Don Wilhelm]

Tom,

Yes, it is sufficient to kill the power to the base K2 (when the KPA100 
is mounted remotely).  Unlike the K3, there is little to be lost (bits 
mixed up) if you turn the power source off for the K2 during normal 
operation.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/15/2012 2:14 PM, KG3VTomZ at gmail.com wrote:
> I am assembling a remotely-operated K2 station. I need a timer that will
> kill a "runaway transmitter." I am planning to install a kill-switch on the
> 12 volt DC supply, as that is the only way I can be sure to disable the
> transmitter. If I have a K2 and the separate 100W power amp, is it
> sufficient/safe to just disable the power to the K2 base unit (leaving
> power to the amp connected)?
>
> Anybody else experienced in auto-shutoff of a K2?
>
>