[Elecraft] Re: k2/100 topband operation

Tue Dec 16 13:27:01 2003

A pair of diodes back to back across the phones jack?

73, George W5YR
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Tellefsen" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 12:21 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Re: k2/100 topband operation

> 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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