[Elecraft] K2 #2905 now on SSB!

[Jack Brindle]

It's time to brag again. My Christmas present this year from the lovely 
KB4TGE was a KSB2 for my K2. The kit went together in just a few hours 
the day after Christmas (how's that for having patience), and worked 
perfectly on first power up. I didn't get it on the air until this 
afternoon after buying and modifying a Radio Shack hand mic. First QSOs 
report excellent sound, even with the fine carrier null adjustment yet 
to be done. I am already amazed at the signal reports on only 10 watts, 
even though I was used to good reports on CW. So, once again another 
Electraft kit goes together with absolutely no problems!

One thing for discussion is the carrier null adjustment. The manual 
says to attach a microphone, press the PTT, but don't speak into the 
mic. Why not just keep the mic unattached, and simply key the PTT line 
using the dot key? There would be no sound input to the transceiver, 
making null determination easier. What am I missing?

Now the rig is finally ready for ARRL Sweepstakes from California. 
Well, maybe we will try some other contests first!

-Jack Brindle, WA4FIB
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