[Elecraft] K2 and P3

[Vic Rosenthal]

I wonder if it would work in fixed mode or just in tracking mode? I know the K2's CAT command set is a subset of the K3's. It would be interesting to hear from someone who's tried it.

Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO

> On 15 Jan 2016, at 4:56 AM, Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The answer is yes.  Actually a better answer is maybe.
> The P3 will tune to the K2 IF frequency, but the K2 does not have an IF output.
> Clifton Laboratories used to have a Z10000-K2 buffer amplifier to bring the K2 IF out to the rear panel without loading the K2 IF system, however, Clifton Labs has closed shop and the buffer amplifier kit is no longer available.
> The documentation is still available on the website and the buffer amp is not anything complex, so you may be able to build your own version of the Z10000-K2 buffer amplifier.
> Once you have an IF output from your K2, the P3 will provide the spectrum display of the K2 IF without modification.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 1/14/2016 7:31 PM, Gee wrote:
>> Can I use my P3 with a K2? If so does it require a modification to either unit?
> 
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