Thanks Don, You were right - I contacted Elecraft and they are shipping the K2 firmware. I will order the SSB & tuner firmware upgrade and key waveshape mod as you have recommended.
Thanks! Paul AD5IW On Sun, 4 Mar 2007, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Paul, > > I believe the Elecraft rule still is: If you need new firmware when ordering > an additional OPTION (not upgrade or mod), then the firmware will be > provided at no extra cost. > > Many (probably most) of those ordering KPA100s already have firmware > adequate to support it (Firmware 2.02 or later is required for the KPA100). > So you should have gotten new firmware with your KPA100 purchase. If you > did not mention your current firmware version, it would not have been packed > with your order. I do not believe Elecraft attempts to track who has what > firmware level anymore, although they did initially - with over 6000 K2s out > there, the tracking would be difficult (and likely incorrect). > > A call or email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] referencing your KPA100 > purchase invoice and your present firmware level is likely to yield new > firmware for your K2 at no cost. > > I strongly recommend the Keying waveshape mod (K2KEYMODKT) in addition to > your other mod kits for use with the KPA100 installed, keyclicks that are > not a problem at 10 watts can become a problem at 100 watts, and your nearby > fellow hams may compliain about your clicks. > > The KSB2 and KAT2 firmware can stay as-is, but if you are upgrading your K2, > my opinion is that you should go 'all the way' with it, the incremental cost > is small in comparison to the total work required for the upgrade. It is > easier to do it all at once instead of piecemeal. When I upgrade a K2, I > install even the optional sections - I have never had one that did not > respond nicley and behave like a brand new K2 - install the AF Gain wiring > change and the Extremely Strong Signal Handling Diodes (you will need 2 > 1N4148 diodes). > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > > What firmware upgrades are needed to add a KPA100 to a K2 (#2592, > > Rev A)? > > Current firmware version is 2.01H 1.02 (as shown in the display on power > > up). > > > > I have purchased (in addition to the KPA100) to bring the K2 up to Rev > > B: > > > > K2ATOBKT (K2 rev A to B upgrade parts) > > BFOMDKT (K2 BFO & PLL upgrade) > > E850138 (K2 temperature compensated PLL upgrade) > > XFILMDKIT (2nd filter upgrade for the K2) > > > > The last one is not necessary, I know. > > > > Upon reading the KPA100 manual, it appears that I need to purchase new > > firmware (K2FWMCIO $44) to make the upgrade work. It seems to me when > > the KPA100 first came out, this firmware was part of the kit. What > > happened? > > > > I have an KSB2 (ssb upgrade, Rev D board, 1.04 firmware). Does this also > > need an upgrade? (FWSSB, $29) > > > > I noticed that there is firmware for the K2 tuner (KAT2, $29). Is this > > necessary also? > > > > Paul > > AD5IW > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.7/710 - Release Date: > > 3/4/2007 1:58 PM > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.7/710 - Release Date: 3/4/2007 > 1:58 PM > > _______________________________________________ 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
