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K2/100 specifications – Elecraft KPA100 Manual User Manual

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K2/100 Specifications

All measurements were made using a 13.8 V, 20-amp power supply and
50-ohm load. Numeric values are typical; your results will be somewhat
different. Specifications are subject to change without notice. (Note:
specifications in section 2 of the K2 owner's manual apply to the KPA100
except where superceded here.)

Weight

5

pounds


Supply voltage

11 to 15 VDC, 13.8 V nominal


Current drain,

Receive

4

PA OFF (QRP mode): 0.2-0.4 A
PA ON (QRO mode): 0.3-0.5 A

Transmit

5

15-20 A typ. @ 100 watts


Frequency ranges

Same as K2, except 25-27.999 MHz

transmit is excluded in high-power mode


Power output

0.1 to 100 W, adjustable


Spurious emissions

Better than -40 dB @ 100 W


Harmonic content

Better than -40 dB @ 100 W

6


Cooling

2-speed fan

7

4

These figures reflect the total current drain in receive mode. The current drain

indicated on the K2's LCD in voltage/current monitor mode will be lower
because some circuits on the KPA100 are powered from the KPA100's DC input
jack. For details, see the Operation section of the this manual.

5

Current varies with band, supply voltage, configuration, and load impedance.

External 20-A in-line fuse required if power supply does not include a fuse or
circuit breaker.

6

Frequency counter cable removed. Adding the cable with the PA installed

slightly increases spurious content on some bands. Keep the cable to the shortest
possible length if it is installed (about 6").

7

The fan control circuit should not be used to directly drive a supplemental

external fan.



Key-down time

At full power (100 W),
10 sec max. recommended


Keying

Full

break-in,

diode

switched


PA KEY output

8

Compatibility

DC relay coil, pulled to ground

(do not use with AC-controlled relay)


Current

1

A

Voltage

+200

VDC,

maximum.


RS-232 interface

Data rate

4800 baud

Format

8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits

Handshaking

None

required

ESD protection +/- 15 kV

Speaker

Internal

4 ohm, 3 watt, shielded

External Rear-panel

mono

jack

8

Select "8R Hold" operation in the K2 menu as described under 8R Menu Setting

on page 47.