Randy,
Since you will be using the K2 with the KPA100, you need to strongly
consider adding to the list of upgrade mods shown on the K2 A to B
instruction sheet the K2 Keying Waveshape mod. It is important to keep
the keyclicks down. They are not obvious with the 10 watt K2, but rear
their
Thanks to all for your well considered replies, both on and off line. I had
pretty much decided to do the Rev A/B mod to my K2 and keep it for QRP and the
5th Wheel and purchase the 7300 for the base station.
Then, one of our members offered a KPA-100/KAT-100 in an EC-2 enclosure at a
very
Randy,
I have owned lots of radio in my 59 years as a ham and my advisewould be a K3
or K3s.I have two , one for HF and the other I use on 630 M with Homwbrew150
watt power amp.
Photo on my web-site k5dnl dot com
Thanks 73 Ken K5DNL
On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 10:52:18 AM CDT, Kevin
Randy,
I have just added a Clifton Labs Z10 buffer amp to tap the IF on the K2. I
intend to feed to an RSP1 so I can have a panandapter. This buffer amp is
something that I've had for years. Jack Clifford passed away several years ago,
so I believe it is now available through DX
Randy -
My situation is not dissimilar to yours, as I was licensed in the '60s,
inactive for an extended period, and became fully active again just a couple
years ago. At that time, the IC-7300 seemed like the ideal rig for me, and
I have not been disappointed. In fact, I now own two of them.
On 2019-10-09 3:03 a.m., Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote:
I don't know, Don. If he installs the KPA100 the lack of temperature
stability will be a serious issue, at least for digital modes. My experience
was that before installing the temperature compensation mod, the drift was
unacceptable even
I have not paid a lot of attention to recent asking prices but you might
also consider shopping around for a used Elecraft K3.
Tim
On Tue, Oct 8, 2019 at 10:21 PM Randy Heise
wrote:
> So, background! I have just returned to the air after an 18 year hiatus
> other than keeping my license up to
Randy,
You pose an interesting question. The 7300 has been *extremely* popular
for the amount of features it delivers for the price. If you go that
route you can sell the Signalink. However I'm not sure you would see
much difference in receiver performance.
Another thought is a used K3 with
I have a K2 and a K3 along with a Kenwood TS-590sg. I have used the
IC-7300.
If I was in your position I would buy the TS-590sg and RSP1 for the band
scope. I think the 590 is a better radio than the 7300, for about the
same $.
I love the K2, but the 590 (or 7300) is a better radio for
I don't know, Don. If he installs the KPA100 the lack of temperature
stability will be a serious issue, at least for digital modes. My
experience was that before installing the temperature compensation mod,
the drift was unacceptable even on CW. This was not a problem before the
additional
Randy,
Faced with that kind of decision (mainly dollar comparison), why fully
upgrade the K2 with the A/B mods -- just update the firmware to get the
added functions. From your question, I surmise you are not necessarily
'in love' with your K2 as some of the original builders would be having
So, background! I have just returned to the air after an 18 year hiatus
other than keeping my license up to date. What lured me back was retirement
and FT-8. For the past several days I have been operating with my Rev. A K2
(all options) built in 2001, a SignaLink USB interface, WSJT-X,
So, background! I have just returned to the air after an 18 year hiatus
other than keeping my license up to date. What lured me back was retirement
and FT-8. For the past several days I have been operating with my Rev. A K2
(all options) built in 2001, a SignaLink USB interface, WSJT-X,
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