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n0jrn

Z10000 installatoin in K2

Gang: Just curious if one really needs to use the SMA connector provided
for installation in the K2???

Given the location indicated for installation of the board, I can't imagine
picking up any stray signals is a concern.

Since I never use the BNC connector for my 160 meter board, figured I would
use it rather than drilling more holes in the back panel.

I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something so thought I would see what
the pro's think before proceeding.

Thanks and have a great weekend:

Jerry N0JRN

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Z10000 installatoin in K2

Jerry,

You could use most any connector, RCA jack, BNC, SMA, SO-239. The rear
panel space is a bit tight if you have both the K60XV and the K160RX, so
just use whatever fits. I personally would not want to use the Receive
ANT jack, but you certainly can if that is your choice.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/4/2010 6:20 PM, [hidden email] wrote:

>
> Gang: Just curious if one really needs to use the SMA connector provided
> for installation in the K2???
>
> Given the location indicated for installation of the board, I can't imagine
> picking up any stray signals is a concern.
>
> Since I never use the BNC connector for my 160 meter board, figured I would
> use it rather than drilling more holes in the back panel.
>
> I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something so thought I would see what
> the pro's think before proceeding.
>
> Thanks and have a great weekend:
>
> Jerry N0JRN
>
>
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Jack Smith-6

Re: Z10000 installatoin in K2

The reason for an SMA is that it mounts in a 0.25 inch (6.35mm) hole
and can be fitted onto a K2 rear panel with all possible options
installed. It was not possible to get a BNC to work under all conditions
of K2 options.

The particular SMA provides shielding integrity, unlike using a panel
mount BNC with a solder lug and center conductor loop.

Jack K8ZOA

On 9/4/2010 8:02 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Jerry,
>
> You could use most any connector, RCA jack, BNC, SMA, SO-239. The rear
> panel space is a bit tight if you have both the K60XV and the K160RX, so
> just use whatever fits. I personally would not want to use the Receive
> ANT jack, but you certainly can if that is your choice.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 9/4/2010 6:20 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>> Gang: Just curious if one really needs to use the SMA connector provided
>> for installation in the K2???
>>
>> Given the location indicated for installation of the board, I can't imagine
>> picking up any stray signals is a concern.
>>
>> Since I never use the BNC connector for my 160 meter board, figured I would
>> use it rather than drilling more holes in the back panel.
>>
>> I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something so thought I would see what
>> the pro's think before proceeding.
>>
>> Thanks and have a great weekend:
>>
>> Jerry N0JRN
>>
>>
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n0jrn

Re: Z10000 installatoin in K2

In reply to this post by n0jrn

Thanks guys:

I appreciate very much your response.

I have every option available in my K2 Jack and I really didn't want to drill
another hole in the back panel.

I understand the need to keep any stray signals out of this circuit and figured
that's why you elected to use the SMA.

I just wonedered if I was overlooking something by electing to use the RX ant
BNC.

I have no room at my QTH for a receive only antenna so using that connectors
satisfies my need and makes for a very clean installation.

SO, back to the bench so I can finish this little project.

Again thanks:

73 Jerry

----- Original Message -----
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Z10000 installatoin in K2

The reason for an SMA is that it mounts in a 0.25 inch (6.35mm) hole
and can be fitted onto a K2 rear panel with all possible options
installed. It was not possible to get a BNC to work under all conditions
of K2 options.

The particular SMA provides shielding integrity, unlike using a panel
mount BNC with a solder lug and center conductor loop.

Jack K8ZOA

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