Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

I received my K2 as a 50th birthday present 15 years ago. It came with the NB and SSB modules. What a surprise and what fun it was to build. I later did all the mods and added the audio filter, 160 meter module, KPA100, and KAT100. It is still the main radio here and gives me a thrill every time I

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

Built a K2, built a KX3. Sold KX3 kept K2 :) 73 F5VJC On 5 September 2016 at 19:34, Ken G Kopp wrote: > If I had to choose between my K2 (#5665) and my KX3, I'd take the K2 in a > heartbeat. (:-)) > > 73 > > K0PP >

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

I bought my first K2 in 2005, I believe it was, anyway shortly after getting back on the air in 2004. I sold it to someone going on a DXpedition and missed it so bad, I saw a really pristine one with an early serial number on the web, so I bought it. Had fun straightening out the SSB module (I

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

If I had to choose between my K2 (#5665) and my KX3, I'd take the K2 in a heartbeat. (:-)) 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

I've had two K2's. The first one was one of the "original 100" K2's which were field test units. After several years I sold that to a ham locally who wanted a good QRP rig, but in the meantime I had picked up my 2nd K2, so I've been K2 equipped since the beginning. For years the K2 was my

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

Same here, I built my K2 in May 2000. What a joy, including winding all those toroids, I will never part with it. Although I now have the K- Line it always amazes me when I listen to the K2, it's just so quiet with such sweet audio. 73, F5VJC On 4 September 2016 at 05:56, Robert G Strickland

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

I've had my K2 for 10+ years and use it for Field Days, trips up the hill to visit the kids, and any other portable events. It is always up to the task in every respect. I wouldn't think of selling it. The K3 line is wonderful, and I'm fortunate to be housing the three of them. But, the K2

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

I have to join the chorus prising the K2. I've had mine about nine years and couldn't bear to part with it even though it has been replaced as the main station by the K line. I decide it needed a job so put it on JT65 where it just trucks along. I have W3FPR's fixed audio output in it as well

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

___ From: Elecraft <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Chip Stratton <lightdazz...@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, September 3, 2016 5:52 AM To: Phil Wheeler Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2 Same thing here. I have a couple of more sophis

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

Same thing here. I have a couple of more sophisticated and better spec'd radios but still use my K2/100 routinely at the home QTH. I just don't seem to encounter situations where the K2 doesn't do the job as well as I could wish. There are some instances where the electronic crutches offered by

Re: [Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

I echo what you say, David. I have K2/100 #380 started in July 1999, with all the subsequent A-to-B updates and even some 3rd party goodies. It's still a very solid radio I use in my second operating position. And nice to know I installed everything in it (excepting part of the KDSP2 which

[Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

I have a 12-13 year old K2/100 that doesn't get use much any more except at occasional vacation rentals. I keep thinking it's time to sell it. In June, I sent it to Don Wilhelm to "tweak and peak" it. It came back from Don with a new alignment and a clean bill of health. Right now I have my