[Elecraft] K2/KPA100 Question
Curt
rhulett1 at comcast.net
Mon Sep 10 12:42:21 EDT 2012
I built K2 s/n 06424 with KSB2 awhile ago, and am considering adding a
KPA100. Wonder whether this will just foul up a good radio. I recall
reading about oscillation and other problems with the 100W addition to the
K2. Now, I am using a 30 year old radio for QRO SSB, but of course it
lacks WARC and takes up a lot of space I'd like to reclaim.
Appreciate knowing whether the issues have been ironed out and any advice
about making this change. In particular, I have talked on air with a friend
who owns a K2/100 and his SSB signal on 40M is always weaker than any other
rig he uses. Will the KSB2 need to be reconfigured after adding a KPA100?
I'm mostly a CW op, but like to work phone sometimes also.
Also, what else would I need to add to facilitate computer control and
PSK31(which I only use rarely) using the K2/LPA100. My ultimate goal is a
single small size rig and laptop on the desk, with everything else clear.
Bottom line, is adding a 100W amp to what was originally a great QRP rig
just asking for trouble?
72/73 Curt KB5JO
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