[Elecraft] K2/KPA100/KAT100

2008-05-05 Thread jimbrass
I have the following for sale: K2 #5731 with KNB2, KSB2, K160RX, and KDSP2 - $975 KPA100 - $350 KAT100 - $225 Includes all manuals and cables. Also have the VCO shielding mod for the K2 and a new headphone jack. Will sell entire package for $1500 and ship free. The K2

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Desired AM mode improvements

2008-04-18 Thread jimbrass
I'll have to go along with K3KO; I tried to opine the same thought through Nabble and it was never posted. Three of the most voracious modes, spectrum wise, are FM, AM, and most anything digital, in that order. Spectrum is and has been a premium for amateurs. It may be more so in the future.

Re: [Elecraft] 2.7 vs 2.8 filter choice

2008-04-04 Thread jimbrass
If one is a CW only operator, this is a non-issue. I ordered the 1 KHz, 400 Hz, and 250 Hz 8 pole filters as I fit in the CW only category. The 2.7 KHz filter is the default and is fine with me. All the Elecraft radios are marvelous CW machines. It is a wonder to me that most of the comment

Re: [Elecraft] PRO II vs K2

2008-03-13 Thread jimbrass
For more than twice the price, the Pro III should be a little better than a K2. But which K2; every K2 is a little different depending on the skills of the builder. I'll take my K2 over a PRO III, maybe even a 7800. The K3 is still less expansive than the PRO III, too. 73, Jim K4ZMV, K2 #57