Adding KPA100 to an old K2 (#2592)
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What firmware upgrades are needed to add a KPA100 to a K2 (#2592, Rev A)?
Current firmware version is 2.01H 1.02 (as shown in the display on power up). I have purchased (in addition to the KPA100) to bring the K2 up to Rev B: K2ATOBKT (K2 rev A to B upgrade parts) BFOMDKT (K2 BFO & PLL upgrade) E850138 (K2 temperature compensated PLL upgrade) XFILMDKIT (2nd filter upgrade for the K2) The last one is not necessary, I know. Upon reading the KPA100 manual, it appears that I need to purchase new firmware (K2FWMCIO $44) to make the upgrade work. It seems to me when the KPA100 first came out, this firmware was part of the kit. What happened? I have an KSB2 (ssb upgrade, Rev D board, 1.04 firmware). Does this also need an upgrade? (FWSSB, $29) I noticed that there is firmware for the K2 tuner (KAT2, $29). Is this necessary also? Paul AD5IW _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
RE: Adding KPA100 to an old K2 (#2592)
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Paul,
I believe the Elecraft rule still is: If you need new firmware when ordering an additional OPTION (not upgrade or mod), then the firmware will be provided at no extra cost. Many (probably most) of those ordering KPA100s already have firmware adequate to support it (Firmware 2.02 or later is required for the KPA100). So you should have gotten new firmware with your KPA100 purchase. If you did not mention your current firmware version, it would not have been packed with your order. I do not believe Elecraft attempts to track who has what firmware level anymore, although they did initially - with over 6000 K2s out there, the tracking would be difficult (and likely incorrect). A call or email to mailto:[hidden email] referencing your KPA100 purchase invoice and your present firmware level is likely to yield new firmware for your K2 at no cost. I strongly recommend the Keying waveshape mod (K2KEYMODKT) in addition to your other mod kits for use with the KPA100 installed, keyclicks that are not a problem at 10 watts can become a problem at 100 watts, and your nearby fellow hams may compliain about your clicks. The KSB2 and KAT2 firmware can stay as-is, but if you are upgrading your K2, my opinion is that you should go 'all the way' with it, the incremental cost is small in comparison to the total work required for the upgrade. It is easier to do it all at once instead of piecemeal. When I upgrade a K2, I install even the optional sections - I have never had one that did not respond nicley and behave like a brand new K2 - install the AF Gain wiring change and the Extremely Strong Signal Handling Diodes (you will need 2 1N4148 diodes). 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > What firmware upgrades are needed to add a KPA100 to a K2 (#2592, > Rev A)? > Current firmware version is 2.01H 1.02 (as shown in the display on power > up). > > I have purchased (in addition to the KPA100) to bring the K2 up to Rev > B: > > K2ATOBKT (K2 rev A to B upgrade parts) > BFOMDKT (K2 BFO & PLL upgrade) > E850138 (K2 temperature compensated PLL upgrade) > XFILMDKIT (2nd filter upgrade for the K2) > > The last one is not necessary, I know. > > Upon reading the KPA100 manual, it appears that I need to purchase new > firmware (K2FWMCIO $44) to make the upgrade work. It seems to me when > the KPA100 first came out, this firmware was part of the kit. What > happened? > > I have an KSB2 (ssb upgrade, Rev D board, 1.04 firmware). Does this also > need an upgrade? (FWSSB, $29) > > I noticed that there is firmware for the K2 tuner (KAT2, $29). Is this > necessary also? > > Paul > AD5IW > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > 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 > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.7/710 - Release Date: > 3/4/2007 1:58 PM > No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.7/710 - Release Date: 3/4/2007 1:58 PM _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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Thanks Don,
You were right - I contacted Elecraft and they are shipping the K2 firmware. I will order the SSB & tuner firmware upgrade and key waveshape mod as you have recommended. Thanks! Paul AD5IW On Sun, 4 Mar 2007, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Paul, > > I believe the Elecraft rule still is: If you need new firmware when ordering > an additional OPTION (not upgrade or mod), then the firmware will be > provided at no extra cost. > > Many (probably most) of those ordering KPA100s already have firmware > adequate to support it (Firmware 2.02 or later is required for the KPA100). > So you should have gotten new firmware with your KPA100 purchase. If you > did not mention your current firmware version, it would not have been packed > with your order. I do not believe Elecraft attempts to track who has what > firmware level anymore, although they did initially - with over 6000 K2s out > there, the tracking would be difficult (and likely incorrect). > > A call or email to mailto:[hidden email] referencing your KPA100 > purchase invoice and your present firmware level is likely to yield new > firmware for your K2 at no cost. > > I strongly recommend the Keying waveshape mod (K2KEYMODKT) in addition to > your other mod kits for use with the KPA100 installed, keyclicks that are > not a problem at 10 watts can become a problem at 100 watts, and your nearby > fellow hams may compliain about your clicks. > > The KSB2 and KAT2 firmware can stay as-is, but if you are upgrading your K2, > my opinion is that you should go 'all the way' with it, the incremental cost > is small in comparison to the total work required for the upgrade. It is > easier to do it all at once instead of piecemeal. When I upgrade a K2, I > install even the optional sections - I have never had one that did not > respond nicley and behave like a brand new K2 - install the AF Gain wiring > change and the Extremely Strong Signal Handling Diodes (you will need 2 > 1N4148 diodes). > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > > What firmware upgrades are needed to add a KPA100 to a K2 (#2592, > > Rev A)? > > Current firmware version is 2.01H 1.02 (as shown in the display on power > > up). > > > > I have purchased (in addition to the KPA100) to bring the K2 up to Rev > > B: > > > > K2ATOBKT (K2 rev A to B upgrade parts) > > BFOMDKT (K2 BFO & PLL upgrade) > > E850138 (K2 temperature compensated PLL upgrade) > > XFILMDKIT (2nd filter upgrade for the K2) > > > > The last one is not necessary, I know. > > > > Upon reading the KPA100 manual, it appears that I need to purchase new > > firmware (K2FWMCIO $44) to make the upgrade work. It seems to me when > > the KPA100 first came out, this firmware was part of the kit. What > > happened? > > > > I have an KSB2 (ssb upgrade, Rev D board, 1.04 firmware). Does this also > > need an upgrade? (FWSSB, $29) > > > > I noticed that there is firmware for the K2 tuner (KAT2, $29). Is this > > necessary also? > > > > Paul > > AD5IW > > _______________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Post to: [hidden email] > > 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 > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.7/710 - Release Date: > > 3/4/2007 1:58 PM > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.7/710 - Release Date: 3/4/2007 > 1:58 PM > > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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