[Elecraft] K2 and P3

[Alan]

Nope, tracking mode only.

Alan N1AL


On 01/14/2016 10:06 PM, Vic Rosenthal wrote:
> 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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