[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 12:40 PM
> To: John Daws ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchase considered
>
> John,
>
> The K2/10 does not have a KEYOUT signal, so you would have to add one to
>
things are at before this
> conversation became speculative or confrontational.
>
> I will be happy to answer any questions that may come up.
>
> 73,
> Dave W8FGU
>
> -- Original Message --
> From: "Macy monkeys"
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>
I've built and operated three of them. Never heard the noise described.
Indeed, one of the features I like most - apart from the builds, which were
all great experiences - is the audio. My KX3 and K3+ are more capable
radios in numerous ways. But the K2s were all more comfortable to spend an
eve
On 11/20/2020 7:16 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
No question, Robert. But the original post gave me the impression he was
expecting to use a local builder, which is why I responded as I did.
Because of my limited eyesight (macular edema with retinal scarring
resulting in blurry monocular close-up eyes
ion became speculative or confrontational.
I will be happy to answer any questions that may come up.
73,
Dave W8FGU
-- Original Message --
From: "Macy monkeys"
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 11/21/2020 9:53:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchase considered
Me neither. #586.
John K
Greetings to all,
My K2/100 ser. no. 3595 has served faithfully with nary a niggle for almost two
decades now. It did receive a thorough alignment and 60m upgrade, courtesy of
Don Wilhelm, approx. two years ago. It now excites an Ameritron AL-80BQ.
I also own a Yaesu FT-991a (Purchased for its
Me neither. #586.
John K7FD
> On Nov 20, 2020, at 10:13 PM, Vic Rosenthal wrote:
>
> Strange. I have K2 #725, which received various mods over the years, but I
> never noticed anything like a loud pop, nor do I recall a mod for it.
>
> Victor 4X6GP
>
>> On 21 Nov 2020, at 4:41, barry halte
You sound exactly like me 20 years ago. I built a K2 with all the options
including the KPA100 but no KSB2. They weren't all available yet when I built
the K2 but as they became available they were all fun little add on projects,
except the KPA100, which was a bigger fun add-on project. Lots
B9CIF
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Behalf Of Vic Rosenthal
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 01:13
To: barry halterman
Cc: elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchase considered
Strange. I have K2 #725, which received various mods over the years
On 2020-11-20 21:39:-0500, barry halterman wrote:
>... I noticed a disturbing pop when tuning
>around strong cw stations. The s meter would jump to maximum signal
>strength and my ears took a beating with the loud pop!
>The rig went back to Elecraft for evaluation and I was told with this type
>of
On 11/20/20 21:39, barry halterman wrote:
and in two or three weeks after, I noticed a disturbing pop when tuning
around strong cw stations. The s meter would jump to maximum signal
strength and my ears took a beating with the loud pop!
Possibly key clicks? Unfortunately, there are too many rig
Barry...
No pops from K2 #5957 in any signal environment. Did Elecraft say that
was normal?
...robert
On 11/21/2020 02:39 AM, barry halterman wrote:
I will throw my two cents in on this. Quite frankly, I do not see how a K2
got the reviews it did over the years. I put one together in July to d
Strange. I have K2 #725, which received various mods over the years, but I
never noticed anything like a loud pop, nor do I recall a mod for it.
Victor 4X6GP
> On 21 Nov 2020, at 4:41, barry halterman wrote:
>
> I will throw my two cents in on this. Quite frankly, I do not see how a K2
> got
On 11/20/2020 5:41 PM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft wrote:
His view point always merits serious consideration. For myself, building
the K2 was/is one of the "peak experiences"
No question, Robert. But the original post gave me the impression he was
expecting to use a local builder, which i
Ed Pflueger wrote
> I think Dave W8FGU might have some Fixed Audio Out and PTT Kits for Sale.
I can confirm that W8FGU has the "K2 T-R External Relay Driver Board Kit"
available on his website w8fgu.com. It's a nice little kit, easy
build/install, and Dave was a pleasure to work with.
- Bruce K1
I will throw my two cents in on this. Quite frankly, I do not see how a K2
got the reviews it did over the years. I put one together in July to do
something during lock down. After assembly, which was really a pleasure,
and in two or three weeks after, I noticed a disturbing pop when tuning
around
Agree. I have had a parade of 'better' rigs come and go through the shack...but
my K2 built over 20 years ago is still here.
John K7FD
> On Nov 20, 2020, at 5:41 PM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> John...
>
> Jim has the resume to back up his opinion(s) which I do not have. H
>
> I have the KX1, KX2, KX3, and K2. K2 is definitely my most loved radio,
> and most often used in the shack. Not being a contester or die hard dxer, I
> haven't felt that the K2 has limited me at all in my use. Certainly the KX3
> is the better radio by almost any parameter, but I still use the
John...
Jim has the resume to back up his opinion(s) which I do not have. His
view point always merits serious consideration. For myself, building the
K2 was/is one of the "peak experiences" I have enjoyed as an amateur
radio operator. While I now use a K3s - and it is a "better" radio - I
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchase considered
I think Dave W8FGU might have some Fixed Audio Out and PTT Kits for Sale.
Ed.. AB4IQ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Frida
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchase considered
John,
The K2/10 does not have a KEYOUT signal, so you would have to add one to key
the KXPA100 (it is not a kit available from Elecraft). You can see what
needs to be added at http://www.mmccs.com/mmarc/n0ss/index_k2.html
- scroll down to K2
On 11/20/2020 10:07 AM, John Daws wrote:
Am really tempted to get a K2 to use alongside the above- I have an
experienced builder here in the UK.
Everything I have read about the K2 excites me!!
Most of the fun of the K2 is in the building. The newer rigs (K3, K3S,
KX3, K4) are better rad
John,
The K2/10 does not have a KEYOUT signal, so you would have to add one to
key the KXPA100 (it is not a kit available from Elecraft). You can see
what needs to be added at http://www.mmccs.com/mmarc/n0ss/index_k2.html
- scroll down to K2 (basic) External T-R Relay Driver. Contrary to wha
Advice and opinions sought please
Am a CW only operator with retro tendencies! I enjoy QRP but also the
flexibility to QRO to 50 watts (maximum allowed for the intermediate
licence)
Have used a KX3 since 2016 and added a KXPA 100 +ATU last year
Am really tempted to get a K2 to use alon
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