Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
> [...] > Plans are to activate my first POTA in the very near future. Next week. > Y'all listen out for the OM trying to get it altogether with a KX2. > 73, KW4CZ. Gordon Gordon, I am a brand new owner of a KX2, specifically purchased for POTA activations where I cannot just drive up and unload the ”big” rig (which happens to be a fairly small but heavy FT-857D setup). I’ve had the KX2 with me on a recent trip to Florida and I activated three parks on SSB/PSK31. I used a SOTABEAMS 6m telescopic mast with a SOTABEAMS Bandhopper Midi. The ATU in the KX2 had no problems at all tuning the antenna. It’s a great POTA setup. Let me know when you’ll be out activating, I’ll be listening for you. 73, Karl Heinz - K5KHK __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Am 31.01.20 um 02:35 schrieb Bill Johnson: You won't hear much about a fantastic radio. I have used lots of QRP radios and the KX2 beats the crap out of all, including the other Elecraft QRP radios for size and true portability. It is my best ever go to portable. Now if Wayne could shrink it more? Maybe NOT shrinking more, but adding 2m to it? IF at all something is missing on the KX2, then I would think it is 2m. Nevertheless, carrying my Anytone 878 with me in addition is not too much, even though there is still no possibility to do 2m SSB or (if I ever make it) CW. Have a great day! Bill 73 de DH4FT, Thorsten __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Hello Gordon, this is another KX2 user ;-) I bought mine last year and did not really use it regularly so far, just a bit listening on the bands, but that should change very soon. Today a fellow OM (also owner of a KX2) helped me to configure WSJT-X and I had my first FT8 QSO with my KX2. But my main use will be SSB... until I manage to be good enough in CW to be on air. 73 DH4FT, Thorsten Am 30.01.20 um 04:05 schrieb Charles G. Saunders: Hi all, Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. 73, KW4CZ Gordon __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
I can confirm the good reports on the KX2. I've been using mine for a couple years for portable operations, without a hitch. The receiver sounds almost as good as my K3. The battery is good for 5 or 6 hours of CW contest operation at 10 W. If you really want to keep the weight down, the KX2 battery can charge a phone. A modified USB car charger plugs into the battery connector. That battery could charge a phone several times. One very slight annoyance is that Elecraft never fixed the filter software: It only works at bandwidths of odd multiples of 50 Hz: 250, 350, etc. I happen to like mine at 400. 73, Scott K9MA On 1/30/2020 22:20, Joseph Shuman via Elecraft wrote: I have been using a KX2 with the ATU a little over a year, my first and only radio. I love it and have had great success in field throwing a 58’ wire up a tree and a 13’ counterpoise on the ground. Been experimenting with different antenna at home, so far a folded dipole using about 128-130’ of wire being the best performer on 80/40/20m. I put together an external power supply using a security system sealed 12V battery in a small plastic ammo box, an auto lighter plug and a cheap voltmeter. I have operated for over two hours at 10W using this battery rig and the whole station fits in a small $15.00 backpack. You are not mistaken, however, posts regarding the KX2 are few and far between. The radio is simply that good! Keeping Watch- shu Joe Shuman, KE8KJZ On Jan 29, 2020, at 22:05, Charles G. Saunders wrote: Hi all, Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. 73, KW4CZ Gordon __ 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 Message delivered to k...@sdellington.us -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Spell check sucks, Shu. Have a great day! Bill From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Bill Johnson Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:26:04 PM To: Charles G. Saunders ; Joseph Shuman Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list? Shut, for a ham of over 60 years, your post inspires me to get more involved, find new stuff to do. I am getting into VHF-UHF again but will always be on the air looking for contacts. Good luck with your pursuits! Have a great day! Bill From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Joseph Shuman via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:20:18 PM To: Charles G. Saunders Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list? I have been using a KX2 with the ATU a little over a year, my first and only radio. I love it and have had great success in field throwing a 58’ wire up a tree and a 13’ counterpoise on the ground. Been experimenting with different antenna at home, so far a folded dipole using about 128-130’ of wire being the best performer on 80/40/20m. I put together an external power supply using a security system sealed 12V battery in a small plastic ammo box, an auto lighter plug and a cheap voltmeter. I have operated for over two hours at 10W using this battery rig and the whole station fits in a small $15.00 backpack. You are not mistaken, however, posts regarding the KX2 are few and far between. The radio is simply that good! Keeping Watch- shu Joe Shuman, KE8KJZ > On Jan 29, 2020, at 22:05, Charles G. Saunders wrote: > > Hi all, > Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. > My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. > 73, KW4CZ Gordon __ 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 Message delivered to k9...@live.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 Message delivered to k9...@live.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Shut, for a ham of over 60 years, your post inspires me to get more involved, find new stuff to do. I am getting into VHF-UHF again but will always be on the air looking for contacts. Good luck with your pursuits! Have a great day! Bill From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Joseph Shuman via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:20:18 PM To: Charles G. Saunders Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list? I have been using a KX2 with the ATU a little over a year, my first and only radio. I love it and have had great success in field throwing a 58’ wire up a tree and a 13’ counterpoise on the ground. Been experimenting with different antenna at home, so far a folded dipole using about 128-130’ of wire being the best performer on 80/40/20m. I put together an external power supply using a security system sealed 12V battery in a small plastic ammo box, an auto lighter plug and a cheap voltmeter. I have operated for over two hours at 10W using this battery rig and the whole station fits in a small $15.00 backpack. You are not mistaken, however, posts regarding the KX2 are few and far between. The radio is simply that good! Keeping Watch- shu Joe Shuman, KE8KJZ > On Jan 29, 2020, at 22:05, Charles G. Saunders wrote: > > Hi all, > Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. > My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. > 73, KW4CZ Gordon __ 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 Message delivered to k9...@live.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
I have been using a KX2 with the ATU a little over a year, my first and only radio. I love it and have had great success in field throwing a 58’ wire up a tree and a 13’ counterpoise on the ground. Been experimenting with different antenna at home, so far a folded dipole using about 128-130’ of wire being the best performer on 80/40/20m. I put together an external power supply using a security system sealed 12V battery in a small plastic ammo box, an auto lighter plug and a cheap voltmeter. I have operated for over two hours at 10W using this battery rig and the whole station fits in a small $15.00 backpack. You are not mistaken, however, posts regarding the KX2 are few and far between. The radio is simply that good! Keeping Watch- shu Joe Shuman, KE8KJZ > On Jan 29, 2020, at 22:05, Charles G. Saunders wrote: > > Hi all, > Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. > My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. > 73, KW4CZ Gordon __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Them's fightin' words! When you have local interference, NOTHING beats a KX3 and it's superior adjacent frequency rejection! When you're XC skiing, every ounce counts, and you need bulletproof durabilty, NOTHING beats a KX1 in a Pelican 1060 micro-case! I've fallen on mine dozens of times! When you need a cute microrig, NOTHING beats a K1! And when you want the best radio you can build yourself, a dreamy CW rig, NOTHING beats a K2! But yes, a KX2 is a damn fine radio, and a mixture of all of the above. I am happy to still use them ALL! 73 Eric WD6DBM On Thu, Jan 30, 2020, 5:35 PM Bill Johnson wrote: > You won't hear much about a fantastic radio. I have used lots of QRP > radios and the KX2 beats the crap out of all, including the other Elecraft > QRP radios for size and true portability. It is my best ever go to > portable. Now if Wayne could shrink it more? > > __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
I rode my bike to the beach and made a few QSOs with the KX2 and AX1. I put a picture on my QRZ.com page. It is easy for me to remember my radio's S/N = 1234! There have been many successful outings to beaches on the north and south shores of Long Island with the LICW and LIQRP clubs. 73, John W2XS -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
You won't hear much about a fantastic radio. I have used lots of QRP radios and the KX2 beats the crap out of all, including the other Elecraft QRP radios for size and true portability. It is my best ever go to portable. Now if Wayne could shrink it more? Have a great day! Bill From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Charles G. Saunders Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 9:05:44 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list? Hi all, Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. 73, KW4CZ Gordon __ 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 Message delivered to k9...@live.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
I have a KX2 serial # 41 .. which I have had since the beginning. I remember hustling over to the Elecraft booth at DAYTON, as they announced the radio & instant availability at Dayton ( 50 some sets at the fest)... My KX2 is mounted in my VW right where I wanted it drives the KXPA100 to a screwdriver on the roof rack. Works great on 80 meters, and the world on 40 & 20 etc.. After trying every mini pelican case and many photo bags, I currently travel with it wrapped in clothing in the suitcase. It is so small, any case seems to add unnecessary bulk. The mini photo bags carry the antenna line and a little cheap headset. on my qrz page there are two pictures , one on the Atlantic shore and the other on Grismey Island north of Iceland in the Arctic Circle. I am pedestrian mobile with a drag counterpoise line. ( https://www.qrz.com/lookup/NY9H ) bill n...@arrl.net __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Yup, I’ve got one here - it keeps my K3-Line company. Use it for QRP operating, usually in the back yard when weather permits. Nice little rig. Jim / W6JHB > On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:05 PM, Charles G. Saunders wrote: > > Hi all, > Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. > My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. > 73, KW4CZ Gordon > __ > 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 > Message delivered to w6...@me.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
I have used a KX2 for several years. Very pleased with it overall. I use it portable at home to make operating outdoors easy but I also enjoy SOTA and POTA operations when time and location permit. For a time I used it as my only rig coupled with a KXPA-100 amplifier. It has a very nice, well thought out, feature set. Tim N9PUZ On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 9:07 PM Charles G. Saunders wrote: > Hi all, > Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. > My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. > 73, KW4CZ Gordon > __ > 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 > Message delivered to tim.n9...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Hi Dan, Look on the Elecraft site under Support, KX2 enhancements. I hope I have link copied right! https://ftp.elecraft.com/KX2/Mod%20Notes%20Alerts/E740304%20Inst,%20mod%20kit%20KX2,%20harm%20supp,%20rev%20B.pdf 73 Jim HIn a message dated 1/29/2020 9:34:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, dpresl...@comcast.net writes: Can you detail the 2nd harmonic mod! Haven’t ever heard about it. Thanks Dan Presley 503-701-3871 danpresley@me. com n7...@arrl.net > On Jan 29, 2020, at 19:45, Jim H via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi Gordon,I have a KX2 s/n under 250. I'm not a hiker but I operate on the > ocean beaches in WA state and up at Mt Rainier NP. In the field I use the AX1 > ant on a camera tripod. Works very well. The only mod was the 2nd harmonic > mod to the transmitter. Excellent portable/field radio!Enjoy 73Jim > hk7...@aol.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Hi Gordon, It's a safe bet that there are a thousand or more KX2 owners represented on this list. There are also many frequenting the KX2/KX3-specific list, elecraft...@groups.io. I use mine every weekend :) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:05 PM, Charles G. Saunders wrote: > > Hi all, > Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. > My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. > 73, KW4CZ Gordon > __ > 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 > Message delivered to n...@elecraft.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
Hi Gordon,I have a KX2 s/n under 250. I'm not a hiker but I operate on the ocean beaches in WA state and up at Mt Rainier NP. In the field I use the AX1 ant on a camera tripod. Works very well. The only mod was the 2nd harmonic mod to the transmitter. Excellent portable/field radio!Enjoy 73Jim hk7...@aol.com In a message dated 1/29/2020 7:08:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, kw4c...@gmail.com writes: Hi all,Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here.My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning.73, KW4CZ Gordon__Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to k7...@aol.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?
I have a KX2. Ian, NV4C On Wed, Jan 29, 2020, 10:06 PM Charles G. Saunders wrote: > Hi all, > Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here. > My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning. > 73, KW4CZ Gordon > __ > 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 > Message delivered to nv4c@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
