On Jun 24, 2010, at 2:20 PM, Casual Observer wrote: > I am a new builder, and so far, an un-licensed Elecrafter. I ordered my K2 > last week with the following options: KSB2, KDSP2, KBT2, KAT100-2, and an > EC2. I have built numerous Heathkits in the past, but have no formal > electronics training.
If you have a little experience, you shouldn't have trouble building the K2. And the support staff at Elecraft won't let you fail, either. > I’d like to install the KPA100 (someday) in the top of the KAT100-2. This > would require a cable/connection between the KAT100/KPA100 and the K2. Even the KAT100-1 requires a cable/connection between it and the K2. You need the KIO2 (or the KPA100) installed in the K2 in order communicate with the KAT100. You should consider adding a KIO2 to your order before you build the KAT100. > My plan is to keep the KBT2 battery installed in the top of the K2. > Possibly 1 or 2 quick disconnects to make the transition to battery operated > portable again. (Now please keep in mind I know absolutely zip/nothing/NADA > about the K2 or radios, but I am an Engineerd). Do the folks who use their > K2’s in the field require an internal tuner? It can be handy, I'm sure. Especially when dealing with the more random / compromise antennas used in the field. > Could I eventually incorporate an internal tuner for travel, and keep the > external tuner for home use? Sure. > What are your thoughts. My last question please. What’s “73” and I thought > “Q” was aerodynamic pressure as in MaxQ ? "73" is a friendly "word" between operators. It is generally translated "best regards." Q does stand for aerodynamic pressure (where it is usually lower case "q"). In electronic parlance, Q (generally upper case) indicates the quality factor, generally for an inductor or capacitor, and is the ratio of the reactance to the resistance of the device. Q can also be used as an abbreviation for QSO. In the early, early days of radio telegraphy, a number of procedural signals were defined starting with the letter Q. These were three letter combinations that could be used to help communicate radio concepts -- possibly between operators who had no common language between them. These Q-signals were adopted by radio amateurs, and have become synonyms with certain radio concepts. A QSO is a contact between stations. As you work to get your license, you'll learn about 73, Q and other things as well. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: [email protected] Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!" -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
