Steve, If you calibrate the wattmeter in the KAT2 properly, it will produce power readings just as accurate as the WM-1 - it is a true wattmeter (similar to the WM-1detector). Since you are limited in the gear you can carry, I would believe carting the WM-1 along would just create excess bulk and weight.
73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > Hi all, > This may sound odd but I am thinking of operating from a spoils island off > the intercoastal waterway here in South Texas for next Field Day. My > station would have to be whatever I could pack into my sea kayak. > I want to > use my K2 and am now considering what options to bring. I have used the > KAT2 in my K2 for many years and have never had a problem with > it, but would > like a better (more accurate) way of measuring power. I would like to use > my WM-1 wattmeter with the K2/KAT2. But I would need to insert it between > the K2 and the KAT2 in order for it to see 50 Ohms. I am > thinking of doing > one of the following, but don't know if this is feasible. > > 1) Disconnect the KAT2 RF IN cable from the AUX RF socket on the K2 > motherboard. Then wire the KAT2 RF IN cable directly to a BNC > connector on > the back of the K2 in one of the transverter holes. I would then connect > the WM-1 input to the K2 RF output BNC, and connect the WM-1 output to the > newly installed BNC on the back of the K2. > > 2) Remove the KAT2 from the K2 and install it in its own case. > Then use the > KIO2 and its cable so the K2 can communicate with the KAT2. > > So far I am leaning toward option one to keep it simple. > > Of course I could just buy a T1 and that would also solve my problem. ;8) > > Regards, > Steve, W2MY/5 > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
