If this your only base rig I would order the KPA100 that will give you a lot of operating options with the added wattage and still turn down to QRP if you want I do so with mine quit often. The KAT100 is a very nice tuner and tunes high SWR loads I prefer the external enclosure on mine.
One thing I would suggest "strongly" is to consult with Don and ask him to advise you of the options and the order of installation as some can be done during the build. Otherwise you will disassemble much of the radio to install some of the options. On the other hand some are easily done after the build is completed at any time. JMHO 73, Fred/N0AZZ -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 2:40 PM To: Burke Jones Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Getting ready to order a K2 - which options Burke, It depends on what you want to accomplish with your K2. Yes, the KSB2 will allow you to use digital modes - the K2 also has a 3rd set of filters that can be set up called the RTTY filter set (turn it on or off in the secondary menu). The K160RX adds a receive antenna and the 160 meter band. The K60XV option adds 60 meters and a transverter interface. The KAF2 adds a peaked audio filter that is very nice for CW. The KDSP2 (which goes in the same place as the KAF2 - you can't have both) adds audio DSP to provide brick wall selectivity as well as Noise Reduction. The KNB2 works well with impulse noise (like auto ignition noise) if that is a problem at your location. The KIO2 allows you to control the K2 from a computer or use an automated logger. That is the list unless you want to consider the internal battery or the tuner or the KPA100 73, Don W3FPR On 9/13/2012 3:22 PM, Burke Jones wrote: > I am getting ready to put in an order for a K2 kit. I currently have > the KX1, which is my only rig. I want something more substantial at > home to sit on the desktop and have fun with. > > I am definitely getting the SSB option - mainly because I want to do > some of the digital modes. > > I don't want to do the battery or internal tuner at this time (might > make good Christmas presents down the line). > > What other options should I consider and why? > > Burke Jones > N0HYD > http://www.N0HYD.com > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
