[Elecraft] MixW2 and K2s...

George, W5YR [email protected]
Tue Jan 15 14:48:01 2002


Steve, isn't the K2 protocol and command set very much like the Kenwood's?

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Steve Banks wrote:
> 
> Hi Everyone-
> 
> I'm wondering if anyone on the reflector has run his/her K2 using MixW2
> software, AND has found a way to use the MixW "TRCVR CAT/PTT..." function
> successfully.
> 
> That is, do any of the manufacturers' rig listings (Yaesu, Knwd, Icom, etc.)
> and their associated CAT programs work with (i.e. emulate) the K2?
> 
> MixW works well, and the K2 rocks and rolls very well in all modes I've
> tried in Mix; but the CAT function (especially being able to have the K2
> "talk" to the Frequency column in the log) would be really handy to have
> functional.
> 
> BTW, the MFSK16 signal reports with my K2 running a few watts are
> incredible...the error-correcting capability of the mode is great!
> 
> Thanks for any advice, and 73
> 
> Steve
> K0PQ
> K2 S/N 1599
>