[Elecraft] FS older heil headset/mic for K2

I would like to sell a Heil headphones with mic model HL-4.  It came with the K2 I bought but I prefer a hand mic.  It shows some wear but works fine and includes the Kenwood adapter for the mic pin out.  asking $75.00 plus $5 shipping anywhere in U.S.  shipping USPS.  Please respond direct. I

[Elecraft] K2/Indiana QSO Party

WOW! I used my K2 for the first time in the Indiana QSO party. I got it too late for last years event. My K2 is QRP only and it performed GREAT! I know it has been said but everything works so well in it. Noise blanker, Audio Filter, and Auto tuner, along with the stock stuff. I have my pe

[Elecraft] K2 Suggestions on a mic for the K2? looking at a Heil HC4 or HC5

I want to replace the current mic situation I am using for my K2 I have a heil headset. I'm having a little trouble with it not transmitting from time to time. It is very infrequent and for the most part worked well in the phone Nov Sweeps. I think maybe a short in the cord or a loose connecti

[Elecraft] K2 KAT2 tuner SWR readings

With a little help from Don W. I seem to have my KAT2 up and going pretty good and it sure is nice to have a built-in auto tuner again. My last QRP rig was a Icom 703 which also has a nice auto tuner. Here is my question. There are three ways to see SWR from what I understand. 1) holding the

Re: [Elecraft] Is the K2 old technology?

Paul I just got a K2 early this summer. It was quite a stretch for what I am able to spend on ham radio. I sold a Icom 703 to fund part of the purchase. I have been able to add some nice options this year just one extra at a time. I'm waiting on an auto tuner right now. A K3 just isn't affo

[Elecraft] K2 lost power out on SSB in Nov Sweeps

I am concerned what might be a problem. I lost all power out when working the Nov Sweeps SSB last night. The receive was fine. I could hear the audio stop and ALC reading drop to nothing when I pushed PTT, but there was no power out when I spoke. This happened very suddenly. I started the e

[Elecraft] KAF2 cylindrical crystal I got two.

I am confused on the X1 Crystal, cylindrical 32.768 crystal. I have two. One is labeled S573 and the other is labeled S793. I don't think there are supposed to be two and I am not familiar with these. I gues the 793 is closest to the 32.768 but some advice would be nice or am I overlooking s

[Elecraft] new to a K2 hesitation on power out & TX in general

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