[Elecraft] K2 #1185 lost its innocence

[Gerald Pfaff]

Since last weekend K2 # 1185 is equipped with the KPA100.
Still mainly intended for QRP it is now capable to punch out a 100 Watt =
signal, should the need arise.
Since I carefully read the manual and did the inventory, the kit went =
together without problems.=20

Whishlist:

Always a firmware version that keeps operating the K2 simple and easy.

_Not_ on my wishlist:

General coverage receiver: This would probably ruin the RX performance. As =
can be seen on many "general coverage" transceivers.

Passband tuning: Used to brute force SSB filters to CW. The K2 has =
switchable bandwidth, thank you.

DSP: Another noisy CPU, even if it gives me 255 different settings. The KAF =
does a good job.

Touch Screen: Please do not replace the switches and potentiometers by =
software. Connecting a PDA, e.g. a Palm for remote control should satisfy =
the people who want "to do it in software".

USB or network adapter: Elecraft makes fine rigs, not computers. Right?

Just my _very_ personal oppinion. (Warm up your flame throwers now...)

73 de Gerald, HB9iRF