Hi, being a SWL for more or less about 20 years I just completed my HAM license in germany. So far it's just the beginners license which limits the frequency bands I'm allowed to use, but as I don't have a TRX yet I thought building a K2 will a) give me quite a good transceiver I don't have to replace after six months and b) provide me with some valuable experience on my way to go for the full license.
So far I have nothing but my license though. No transceiver, no antenna, no SWR meter, no power supply, no dummy load, no... So please forgive me in case I ask something obvious, I'm really a bit confused with all those things which are new to me! So here my questions: # ok, after reading several stuff on elecraft.com this more or less is a clear one, but to make sure I'd lust like to repeat it - apart from maybe a multimeter, there is no additional measurement equipment needed to build up and adjust the K2 (e.g. no noise generator, spectrum analyzer needed). Am I correct? # Power connector...how do I connect the K2 to the 230V we are using in germany? I suppose I need an external power supply 10..15V, correct? But which connector? Reading the forums I've seen those 2.1mm and 2.5mm diameter connectors ( http://www.cliffuk.co.uk/products/dcconnectors/dcpp1.jpg ) mentioned, in the shop Elecraft is selling a cable with "APP connector". So what would I need? # The KAT100 antenna tuner includes a SWR meter but requires a KPA100 or KIO2 installed. As I'm not yet sure if I go for the 100 watt option, does the KAT2 (20 watt internal ATU) also include a SWR meter? Well, that's all for now, thanks in advance for any helpful reply! thomas -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-few-questions-before-ordering-the-K2-kit-tp5251717p5251717.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ 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
