Martin,
I agree that the KIO2 is a very expensive option if you want to use a
KAT100 but don't need the serial computer interface (or if you plan to add a
KPA100, as I will eventually do). However, for about $5 in parts, I put
together a KIO2 alternative to control my KAT100 - it has the KAT100 control
signals but not the RS-232 interface. All of the information needed to do this
can be extracted from the KIO2 schematic.
Bob W1SRB
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Subject: [Elecraft] KIO2 is it to expensive ? / Was KIO2 For S/N 0539
Hello Mark,
Yes you are right the KIO2 is another Elecraft quality kit !
Please don't get me wrong for what I'm gonna write : I love my K2 !
BUT I have the feeling it is also the most overpriced extension that you
can purchase for your K2. I have a full loaded K2 (KDSP2, KAT2, KNB2,
KSB2, K160M) and KPA100+KAT100 in a EC2 enclosure. At $89 I really have
the feeling that it is twice to expensive considering what you get. Also
you MUST have it four a couple of option like the KAT100 or the
transverter. As it is the only "proper" way to get Auxbus signals out of
the K2 I really think it should have been included into the basic K2.
I'm not aware of what the R&D cost for this option where but I feel that
the price should be around $35 to $45 ...
Maybe we will have the luck to get it on the K3 :)
Martin DD4UKP / F4UKP
> Fellow Elecrafters,
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> I just completed building and installing the KIO2 in K2 S/N 0539. WOW!
> Nice accessory kit. It would have been a single evening kit if it were not
> for other obligations. Two nights to get it assembled, tested, and
> installed? Not bad. I was very pleased to see the display on Ham Radio
> Deluxe change as I rotated the VFO dial and changed bands. I know this is
> going to be an excellent accessory for my K2.
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> This included the MPU v2.04 upgrade.
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> It looks like Elecraft makes another quality kit.
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> THANKS ELECRAFT!
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> Mark Saunders, KJ7BS
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