Regarding the dust cover inquiry. If it were $25 and had my call on it 'd definitely go for it. If it were $50.00 without the call I'd definitely not get one. In the middle and I'd have to think about it. My vote is for something translucent, I like looking at my K2! Tom WB2QDG K2 s/n 1103 Friend of Bill W. --- If you are too, drop me a line.