[Elecraft] Modifying the K2 for use as an IF radio for the microwave bands

[Edward R Cole]

Steve,

Nice article on how you modified the K2 to be a 144-MHz IF for use 
with mw transverters.  The venerable IC290R was used by many for a 
long time.  I hear of some using the FT-817 which is selectable on 
144-MHz output for 0.5/1.0/2.5/5.0w.  I had one that I used to drive 
a DEMI 10-GHz transverter with either 0.5 or 1.0w.  But when the KX3 
came out I could see it was way superior radio to the FT-817 and 
makes a nice 144-MHz IF by addition of the 2M module.

I now have a 2w PA on 10-GHz which drives well with the KX3-2M + DEMI 
transverter (10mw out).

So anyone that does not have a K2 to convert might look at the KX3-2M!
<Wayne: you can just mail my sales bonus - ha ha>

Seriously like the KX3-2M.  It dedicated as mw IF and HF/6m mobile 
operating with KXPA100.  At home is usually monitoring 6m for DX 
openings.  I run a 150w TE linear amp for 2m-SSB mobile with the KX3-2M.

<psst - I will be doing 10G portable mw from Copper Harbor in the UP 
(MI) next August><from Longmont, CO RV CG I will be running 500w on 
6m during July CQ-VHFContest>

73, Ed - KL7UW
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