[Elecraft] K2 with an outboard DSP

[k4wtf@ENTERZONE.NET]

On Fri, 29 Nov 2002, Bob Nielsen wrote:

> > Good audio DSPs can be had rather cheaply these days, the Timewave-59+ and
> > NIR-12 are going for $100 to $125 used. They provide most, if not all the
> > functionality that one needs. The advantages of implementing the DSP in the
> > last - low frequency IF does not seem to me to be worth the price of a new
> > rig. I understand the advantages of having filtering in the AGC loop, but
> > implementing it in the last IF brings up all sorts of issues with what
> > happens to the strong signals in previously filtering.
> > 
> > Just my $0.02 worth. - Dr. Megacycle KK6MC/5
> 
> Good point. Perhaps someone could report their experiences with the K2
> and an outboard audio DSP unit.
> 
> Bob, N7XY

I've used my ClearSpeech DSP with my K2.  It works wonderful.  When the
signal is down in the noise and barely audible, switching to DSP mode will
often make it sound like the person is sitting right beside you.

73 de John - K4WTF
K2/100 #2490