RE: [Elecraft] Getting ready to buy a K2. Request your input

2005-03-25 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Heh, heh, I can see Frank there in the white suit holding a CO2 extinguisher at the ready now... I also found balanced antennas superior in apartments for indoor antennas. I did occasionally use an end fed wire and never had any trouble, but I was careful to isolate the rig from the mains (a ferri

Re: [Elecraft] Getting ready to buy a K2. Request your input

2005-03-25 Thread Frank Nikolajsen
On Mar 25, 2005, at 18:07, Robert Jones wrote: Hello all, I just upgraded to General class and have zero experience on HF bands. [Snip.] Since I live in an apartment, I want a low power rig. Hi Robert, Having also only quite recently joined the ranks of Elecraft owners I cannot sens

Re: [Elecraft] Getting ready to buy a K2. Request your input

2005-03-25 Thread Tom McCulloch
I'd agree that the ATU makes for portability. Although you said you like low power, the 20 watt ATU for the qrp K2 will not be able to be used if you decide to upgrade to 100 watt qro version. Just a thought for some long term planning. Good luck ...these are fun decisions! Tom, WB2QDG K2 1

RE: [Elecraft] Getting ready to buy a K2. Request your input

2005-03-25 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
I agree with Bob. I'd add the SSB module though, since that's a mode you want. Not only does it give you SSB, but it opens the door to play with digital modes like PSK31 as well. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Robert The first option I would recommend is the KAT2 ATU for the K2. With it yo

RE: [Elecraft] Getting ready to buy a K2. Request your input

2005-03-25 Thread Robert Tellefsen
Robert The first option I would recommend is the KAT2 ATU for the K2. With it you can take the rig anywhere, and load darned near anything for an antenna. I have lots of loose batteries here, so don't use the internal battery. But if you expect to do a lot of demos for folks, the battery would be