Hi Marinus,
I left the tape that was already covering the holes when I received the kit.
In fact, I believe they suggest that you do that in the manual. I only cut
out the hole that I needed to use.
I also installed the mike connector on the front since I think it would look
awful even if I didn't plan to use it. To me, it's like buying a car without
head lights:-)
As far as CW is concerned, who knows? I work mostly CW and have noticed that
I seem to work the same people over and over again. One of the reasons I have
put off buying a new rig is because, I'm wondering about the future of ham
radio myself. I'm not interested in the digital modes even though I have the
SSB board installed in my K2.
Gary, N7HTS
On Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:50:10 +0000
Marinus Loewensteijn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
K2 lovers, please your input.
There is a rather high chance that I will loose my vision due to health
issues that sofar have proven to be irreversible. I am attempting to make the
best use of the time while I am still able.
Am a CW addict and do not care about SSB. Had a good look around and could
not find a reasonable priced CW transceiver with QSK. (I just sold my TenTec
Omni 546C which I had intended to keep going for the next 30 years but it
needs maintenance and drive adjustments which made it not a good "future
proof" solution. Tentec's new rigs are out of my price range.)
Would have ordered the K1 if it was not for local requirements dictating a
strong front end.
The string front end requirements resulted in the basic K2 with noise
blanker kit being purchased. (the proven performance / reliability and the
ability to do local repair also played a large part in the decision. ) There
is no intention going to QRO level (due to health considerations).
This setup will suit me FB for the immediate future. However I have some
questions and like to invite your thoughts.
1) In light of the fact that technology never rests makes me wonder about
the future of CW. Do I need to invest in the SSB module so that I am able to
switch to digital modes should this be required or do you all expect CW to be
around for a long time to come?
2) For those under you who are perfectionists: what do you do with all those
holes in the back that are not used or the labels above / below the buttons
that have no meaningfull function behind them (e.g. the ANT 1/2 , ALC, VOX )
If using this as a pure CW rig and no meainingfull use for the microphone
connector, do you still have it there (just for show?) or did you do
something else with it? Do you fill up the holes with JBweld and then use the
touchup paint to mask them and paint over the unused labels?
Many thanks in advance, 73, Marinus, ZL2ML
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