[Elecraft] K2 drif problems?

Sun Dec 15 12:34:03 2002

Eddy, let me give you my take on the K2's drift "problem": I don't really
notice it.  I operate mostly CW, some SSB and the drift issue is not an
issue for me.  I also have a Ten-Tec Jupiter, which has a TXCO, and frankly
I can't tell the difference between the two (except that the K2 has a better
receiver!).  If that's the only thing keeping you from building one, don't
let it stop you any longer.  Only  if you expect no drift at all (an
impossibility!) would I shy away from the K2.

73,

Joe, W2RBA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Eddy Avila
> Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 11:42 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 drif problems?
>
>
> Elecraft reflector question.....
>
> I've seen a lot written on this reflector about frequency-drift
> problems in
> the K2 (and some fits for this problem) - I don't yet own a K2 -
> but I'm now
> wondering if this is a significant problem with the K2 that should be
> considered before purchasing the kit?
>
> Now, I've been a licensed ham since the early 60's and I've owned
> plenty of
> rigs that drifted a lot and this was ok and acceptable given the
> technology
> of the times! But, with modern osc circuits nowadays I've grown
> accustom to
> expecting no or almost no freq drift anymore so I'm a bit
> concerned why the
> K2 (otherwise a killer rig!!) would even have a
> frequency-stability problem
> at all. This definitely could be a pivotal issue as to whether I
> buy a K2 or
> not...
>
> Thanks in advance to anyone offering your honest (no flaming
> please, I'm an
> ardent Elecraft fan!!) opinion on the subject helping to enlighten me on
> this problem!
>
> 73....ed
>
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