[Elecraft] reflections on the WPX contest

Wed Apr 2 15:06:00 2003

Thanks for this. I was aware, and we ended up using a
metholodology similar to that. The ease of listening
to both frequencies at once is what we are after.

Looks like I will be looking for a ft1000mp

Thanks again.

cheers, Paul

On Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:57:26 -0500 [email protected] wrote:
> Had no problems using vfo A, vfo B and split mode for this.
> 
> Enter split mode
> 
> Set vfo A to receiving frequency.
> 
> pick vfo B.
> 
> Set vfo b to transmitting frequency.
> 
> pick vfo A.
> 
> Transmit.
> 
> Go back and forth between vfo A and vfo b to see what is on your transmit
> frequency. But only transmit when vfo A is picked.
> 
> Once you get used to it, it's a piece of cake.
> 
> There are some subtleties you gain using a setup like that on an MP, but
> the K2 certainly services the essential needs of split operation.
> 
> 73, Guy.
> K2AV
> 
> >
> > From: [email protected]
> > Date: 2003/04/02 Wed PM 02:06:40 EST
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: [Elecraft] reflections on the WPX contest
> >
> > Had a great time in the WPX contest last weekend, but one
> > thing it brought out was how helpful dual receive capability
> > is on 40 SSB. I know that apparently there are no plans for
> > a "super rig" with such capability. . . but was wondering if
> > it might be possible to find a way to run two K2's in a fashion
> > that would allow such a facility. . . muting and protecting
> > the front end of the "second" receiver are just a couple of issues
> > that come to mind. . .
> >
> > Any other thoughts on this subject out there???
> >
> > cheers, Paul - VA7NT ex VE7CQK - email: [email protected]
> > "Those who hear not the music. . . think the dancers mad."
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cheers, Paul - VA7NT ex VE7CQK - email: [email protected]
"Those who hear not the music. . . think the dancers mad."