[Elecraft] k2 accessories questions

[Dave Gingrich K9DC]

At 09:40 11/12/2002 -0500, Gary Lee wrote:
>Getting ready to order my k2.  However, looking to save a few pennies.  So
>requesting opinions.
>
>1. knb2.  Necessary?  also impressions of usefulness, and amount of use.

Depends. the KNB does a superb job with many types of line noise. If your 
location is supremely quiet, you will never use it.

>2. kaf2 same questions as above.  I have little experience with audio
>filters, accept for the one included in the emtech kits.

I cannot imagine the KAF2 not being useful to everyone. But it is primarily 
a CW filter. It does add some high frequency rolloff in all modes so it 
reduces residual hiss somewhat. Major plus for CW.  IMO, a "Must Have."

>3.  hand mic.  Forget the model number.  I have a spare handmic for my
>kenwood ts2000.  Would this work, and if so, is the heil a big improvement?

The Heil is a high quality mike known to work very well with the K2, but 
many other mics will work just as well. Can't specifically say regarding 
the TS2000 mic, as I've never personally tried it. But I would be quite 
surprised if it did not work fine.

-Dave

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Dave Gingrich, K9DC - Indianapolis, Indiana  USA
K2 #2211, K1 #931, QRP-L #2376, ARS #1109,
FPQRP #389, IRLP 4730/5730, k9dc.ampr.org
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