Johnny, The difference in real signal strength for a receiving station if you were to go from 15 watts to 20-25 watts is about zilch. Going from 15 watts to 60 watts is approximately 1 S-Unit. I wouldn't bother going there, besides the changes are more work than it is worth. It may be a better option to order the KPA-100 and increase power to 100 watts which is 10 db, closer to 2 S units. Or, in the alternative, focus on the antenna which is the least expensive alternative, esp. if you are into wires like so many of us are. Then, of course, one could try one of the more exotic, expensive verticals with lots of ground wires, then 1 watt would accomplish alot.
72, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc. -----Original Message----- I notice that battery technology has been improving. The internal lead-acid battery used in K2 can be replaced by newer version with capacity of 3.5Ahr instead of the original 2.9Ahr. The new version can be found easily in Hong Kong at a price of say US$10. Therefore, my question is "Is it possible to modify the K2 to deliver a RF output of something around 20-25W?" _______________________________________________ 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
