KR2Q:
>1. QSK. This is user skill level dependent. If you do 20 wpm or
less, the K2 QSK may be fine for you. During contesting, I am going
at least 32-34 wpm, and not uncommonly at 40wpm.
Hmmm...guess I should return the stack of plaques I've
won over the years since I have NEVER used QSK. This includes
all 6 current USA records for CQ WW, ARRL DX and CQ WPX on
10m, both CW and SSB. I also normally compare favorably with
the top USA multi-multi stations:
http://users.vnet.net/btippett/new_page_6.htm
>2. Stable power output. I use multiple antennas PER BAND.
So whenever I change antennas, I have to hit TUNE.
You need a peak-responding meter like a Mirage MP1.
No need to hit TUNE since it responds quite well to fast CW.
>3. AGC. Using the K2 S meter, signals here range from zero S units
on the meter (even though atmospheric noise is supposed to be S1) to
40 or even 60 over 9 (all LEDs lit up). A 40 over 9 signal is VERY
LOUD in the phones while S1 is not.
Orion's flat AGC response was a major dislike
by operators at W8JI in multiop 160 contests. Yaesu and
Ten-Tec have both now added Sloped AGC options to their
flat responses. See K8ZOA's interesting results below:
http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2007-May/067727.html
As you said above..."different strokes".
73, Bill W4ZV
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