Re: [Elecraft] The K2 and RTTY

2006-12-22 Thread VR2BrettGraham
K0WA asked: Could somebody who has used the K2 on RTTY and PSK31 eludicate me on their experience with the rig and the mode? Compared to the other two rigs I use for RTTY operating (mostly contests): 1. KPA gets warm pretty easily if you need more than 35 watts from it, especially if duty c

Re: [Elecraft] The K2 and RTTY

2006-12-21 Thread sheajohnw
I have made several thousand RTTY Contest QSOs using the K2/100. It is AFSK only. My TX power out is about 90 watts usually into a low Diamond verticle antenna rated for 200 watts. Receive works OK for me considering the limitations of the antenna. Transmit works well for me on search and p

RE: [Elecraft] The K2 and RTTY

2006-12-21 Thread Don Wilhelm
Lee, The K2 does not do FSK. It would take some major mods to make that happpen. The RTTY mode could likely be better labeled 'DATA' or 'DIGI' because to is well suited to use with the soundcard digital modes. Unlike your PROII, the K2 offers more control over the filters by offering a separate

Re: [Elecraft] The K2 and RTTY

2006-12-21 Thread Logan Zintsmaster
I have had excellent success with the K2/100 and RTTY. Worked several contests with it. Elecraft does not recommend running at full power, but under contest conditions, the exchanges are so short you can get away with it, most of the time. I have had some problems with RF getting onto the K2

[Elecraft] The K2 and RTTY

2006-12-21 Thread Lee Buller
Well, I am getting back into RTTY and PSK31 after a couple of years away from the modes. I have my IC756PROII set up for AFSK and going to FSK using MMTTY on RTTY (only) What I "hate" about the PROII is when you are using RTTY I have to use AFSK Keying and the receiver's bandpass