Steve,
The K2 should work well for you; it's a fine
radio. And the issues could relate to learning how
to use it -- as with any new radio. So if you
received a manual with it, be sure to read the
part on operating it. Ditto with the various
accessories (you didn't mention which you have).
If you didn't get a printed manual, they can be
downloaded from the Elecraft web site:
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740001_K2%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20I.pdf
Not working with the mic could be a matter of
adjusting the mic gain appropriately. Plus, if a
QRP version (no KPA100), operating QRP on SSB can
be problematical, particularly with recent abysmal
band conditions!
If problems continue, don't despair: as Ken said
"Don Wilhelm, W3FPR is the man to handle the
problem." -- and there is lots of informal support
here, too :-)
73, Phil W7OX
On 5/13/16 4:34 PM, [email protected] wrote:
Hi,
I recently purchased a K2 from a ham. It was supposed to be in great
condition. It came with a few options and no mic.
I have the radio, and it makes noise like it is doing CW. I figured it was
working even though I have made no contacts and the reverse beacon has not
spotted me.
I pulled the front so that I could verify how the mic was set. It is set for
an Icom mic. I bought an Icom mic to use on it. Tried making contacts, no
answer back.
I now think that I was taken. I have not made a single contact. I feel bad
and am starting to not like Elecraft K2. My Yaesu FT-817nd works well and I
make tons of contacts with it, using same antenna as with the K2.
I figure that I need to send it to somebody who can check it out and tell me if
it is OK and also fix it if there is a problem. I'm not sure that there is a
problem, but I want to make sure.
Thank you and 73,
Steve Nielsen
KI4EZL
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