[Elecraft] Re: k2/100 topband operation

Tue Dec 16 13:20:01 2003

Hi Barry
I don't think so.  No room for beverages here, but I do use a
full-size Flag receiving loop.  I still have the same problem
you describe, listening to a weak signal then a loud one comes
on and BOOM, lots of audio.  I won't wear headphones with my
K2 when working contests on 160m.  Too much chance of an earache :-)
I'd like to see some sort of clipping or amplitude limiting circuit
for the K2 that would set an output limit on receive audio to keep
us from these "surprises".
73, Bob N6WG

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of BarryG
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 5:22 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: k2/100 topband operation

Topband related question: are K2 users running an unamplified Beverage
straight into their K2's rx ant jack?  I tried a K2 about two years ago and
the rf/if gain coupled with the AGC threshold was insufficient for the
straight-in Beverage.  If I cranked the gain to hear weaker signals on the
Beverage, I would blow out my eardrums if a strong signal came on frequency.
Was wondering if this issue has been addressed in the intervening time
period?

Thanks & 73,
Barry N1EU

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