[Elecraft] Fwd: K4 Questions

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Doug - Answers below.
Eric
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On 5/22/2019 10:47 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote:
> Hello Eric,
>      Just to be sure, I hope there are two separate RX antenna inputs for
> diversity reception on the K4D.    Is this true are the RX ANT connectors
> type BNC?
*Yes. Each RX in the K4D, or HD, can receive via the two rear BNCs, plus any of 
the three SO-239's if the KAT4 is installed.*
>      Will one need to take the K4D completely apart if later a decision is
> made to add the two superhet front ends?
*Remove top cover and plug in Dual superhet pcb. No complex disassembly. **
*
>      Thank you for all the good product, excellent service and presence of
> the engineering team on the forum.
>           73 Doug EI2CN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ,
> Elecraft
> Sent: 22 May 2019 17:19
> To: Nr4c; elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K4 Questions
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> Answers below each of your questions below.
>
> 73,
> Eric
> /elecraft.com/
> ====
>
> On 5/21/2019 7:21 PM, Nr4c wrote:
>> Hello
>>
>> I am just about to drop a down payment on a K4 transceiver, but first I
> have a few questions.
>> 1- does the K4 come with the ATU included?  Why is there a KAT4 on the
> pre-order list.
>
> Like on most of our radios, the KAT4 ATU is optional and can be added at any
> time. This allows those using the K4 full time via an external amp with ATU
> and external antenna switching to lower their cost.  This also applies to
> those who are dedicating a K4 as an IF radio for VHF/UHF/Microwave.
>
>
>   > 2- how many USB ports on front panel?
>
> The K4 has one USB-A on the front, two USB-A on the rear.  If more inputs
> are
> needed, an external USB hub can be used on any of these.
> Mouse, Keyboard, Flash Drive etc can be plugged into these ports.
>
> The K4 also has  one USB-B on the rear (with internal sound card and mutiple
>
> comm ports like the K3S).
>>>> 3- how many SO-239 connectors on rear of K4?  Photo shows 4 but I wonder
> if that’s the rear of a K4 or K4D?
> All three K4 versions start with one SO-239 for Hf-6M.  Three total when the
>
> KAT4 is added.
> There is a 4th rear position for an antenna connector when a future planned
> VHF/UHF dual-band internal module is released later next year. That will
> accommodate a SO-239 or type N socket.
>>>> 4- is there I/Q output for either or both VFOs?
> Yes, over Ethernet.
>>>> 5- if I plop down $1500 on a K4 today, can I send the other $2500 prior
> to start of shipping and get moved to the 1st shipping group? Or is that a
> limited time offer?
> As long as we have not filled it up, we'll move you up to the 1st shipping
> group.  We'll post when the first group is full, which will happen soon.
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