[Elecraft] K2/100 + KSB2 + MH2 questions

[kc4kgu@ENTERZONE.NET]

On Tue, 28 May 2002 k6se@juno.com wrote:

> John, KC4GKU wrote:
> 
> "With SSBA at 1 and SSBC at 1-1, I can get TX drive MORE than I need on
> some bands."
> ----------
> Do you have the same problem transmitting into a 50-ohm dummy load?  If
> not, then you might have a high SWR on some bands causing the problem or
> RF feedback into the K2 on some bands.
> ==========

I *only* test into a dummy load.   It shows a 1.0:1 match both on the K2
and on the RF Applications VFD.

> "Based on the fact that I can achieve plenty of drive on SOME bands (too
> much in some cases), do you still think that I need to adjust the
> resister values?"
> ----------
> If you're able to trip the VOX without hollering into the mike with SSBA
> set to "1", R14 is okay at 1K.
> 
> 73, de Earl, K6SE

I haven't really played with VOX.  I'm able bodied enough to use PTT.  VOX
is more annoying to me than convenient.  I'll check that though.

73 de John - KC4KGU
K2/100 #2490