Elecraft KAT2 User Manual
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Hardware and Miscellaneous
Ref. Description
Qty.
HDWR
Rubber insulator, 0.5” dia. (round, black), p/n 6135-017-BLK
6
HDWR
Socket for U1, 40 pins, open frame
1
J7
Conn., 2-pin housing, 0.156", Digikey WM2111
1
HDWR
Female crimp pin for J7, gold, Digikey WM2305
2
J8
Conn., 10-pin dual-row 0.1" housing, Digikey WM2522
1
HDWR
Female crimp pin for J8, tin, Digikey WM2556
12
RF-P6
Conn., 2p male, 0.156”, gold, Digikey WM5224
1
HDWR
#4 split lock washer
6
HDWR
4-40 x 1/4” ZN ST Phillips machine screw
4
HDWR
Standoff, 3/16” dia. x 13/16”, 4-40 thd, RAF #1642-440-A
2
HDWR
Binding post, black, 6-32 threaded, Keystone #7007
1
HDWR
BNC connector cap, black plastic, 3/8" dia. x 1/2” long
1
MISC
Enamel wire, #26 Thermaleze, GREEN
2 ft.
MISC
Enamel wire, #26 Thermaleze, RED
10 ft.
MISC
Insulated hookup wire, #24, solid
1 ft.
MISC
Cable, 4-conductor + shield, Digikey W404-X-ND
2 ft.
MISC Coaxial
cable, RG-174
1 ft.
MISC KAT2
Control
board
1
MISC
KAT2 L-C board
1
MISC Cable
ties,
3”
4
i
Caution:
Some components in this kit can be damaged by static discharge. Before
handling any transistors or integrated circuits, always put on an anti-static wrist strap or touch any
grounded, unpainted metal surface.
K2 Firmware Requirements
To use the KAT2 antenna tuner, you'll need K2 main processor firmware revision 1.04 or later. (The main
processor is U6 on the K2's control board.) Revision 1.05 or later is recommended, since it provides
additional ATU operating features (see Using the ATU). The latest K2 firmware revision can be ordered as
an upgrade (refer to our web page for details).
To check your main processor firmware revision, hold any button when powering up the K2. The number
shown at the left end of the display is the revision number. If you have an older version, contact Elecraft.