Kirby Davis
2002-01-09 19:27:31 UTC
Hello! I'm a new member to the reflector and soon-to-be Elecraft builder/owner
and have a couple of questions that I hope someone might be able to help me
with. I'm also waiting for confirmation of my upgrade to General class (i.e.,
I'm a relatively new ham) so please excuse my lack of knowledge! I've decided
upon the K2 as my first HF rig since I'm more than impressed with everything
that I've heard and read about it. Also, I'm looking forward to increasing my
knowledge and skills regarding amateur radio through the actual building
process.
I'm currently trying to decide upon what options to order along with the basic
K2. I know that I'm going to get the SSB since I'm not yet where I need to be
with code. I had also planned to get the auto antenna tuner and battery
options. However, I noticed on the web site that the PA option and the antenna
tuner/internal battery combination can't coexist with one another (i.e., its
an either/or situation).
My questions are:
1. Rather than get the PA option and forfeit the other two options, would
another option be to get an amplifier to up the power of the base K2 and keep
the other two options? Or, does the 20W limit on the auto antenna tuner
prevent the use of an amplifier on a base K2?
2. Any other comments/assistance regarding the pros/cons of the various
options (including "purchase them and build them now when your building the
base K2" vs "its just as simple to build and install them later to the base
K2" suggestions) would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
... Kirby
and have a couple of questions that I hope someone might be able to help me
with. I'm also waiting for confirmation of my upgrade to General class (i.e.,
I'm a relatively new ham) so please excuse my lack of knowledge! I've decided
upon the K2 as my first HF rig since I'm more than impressed with everything
that I've heard and read about it. Also, I'm looking forward to increasing my
knowledge and skills regarding amateur radio through the actual building
process.
I'm currently trying to decide upon what options to order along with the basic
K2. I know that I'm going to get the SSB since I'm not yet where I need to be
with code. I had also planned to get the auto antenna tuner and battery
options. However, I noticed on the web site that the PA option and the antenna
tuner/internal battery combination can't coexist with one another (i.e., its
an either/or situation).
My questions are:
1. Rather than get the PA option and forfeit the other two options, would
another option be to get an amplifier to up the power of the base K2 and keep
the other two options? Or, does the 20W limit on the auto antenna tuner
prevent the use of an amplifier on a base K2?
2. Any other comments/assistance regarding the pros/cons of the various
options (including "purchase them and build them now when your building the
base K2" vs "its just as simple to build and install them later to the base
K2" suggestions) would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
... Kirby