I just bought a used pre-built K2 from a local friend. I bought the rig for my main QRP station in the house and also to take out where ever I decide to operate radio. I very much hope it is durable enough to travel in a bag. I'm still trying to get used to this rig. It was a huge investment toward my hobby and I am still a little nervous it isn't functioning quite right or won't meet my needs.
I notice a hesitation in output power when I first key the rig after changing bands. IS THIS NORMAL DUE TO THE BAND SWITCHING RELAYS? It is a little annoying when trying to call that first station on a new band and they miss the first letter of my call and have to ask for it again. After the intitial key down it seems to work fine. I also have more output power at least on 20 and 40 meters than what the power setting is set to. last night with the output power set to 5 watts I was getting about 7.5 watts out. I plan to change out the resistor in R98 to correct this problem. I would also like to know what ideas any of you have come up with to reasonably weather proof the radio while using it outside. I only have the noise blanker and SSB board in it right now so there seems like a lot of holes in the back for dirt or a critter to crawel into and there are a lot of seams around the panels. The reflector has helped answer some questions and of course is a great resourse. Thanks! Ivin W9ILF ______________________________________________________________ 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