[Elecraft] K2/KPA100 Question

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Hello Curt:

I have K2 S/N 1289 and added the KPA100 shortly after it became available.
There were a few issues with a very small number of early KPA100s, but the
design has been completely stable for many years now. 

I'd hazard a guess that the vast majority of K2s out there are K2/100s, and
there are a LOT of them, Hi!  

73, Ron AC7AC



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Curt
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 9:42 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K2/KPA100 Question

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