[Elecraft] Re: k2/100 topband operation

Wed Dec 17 13:10:01 2003

Tom
You might consider the Elecraft KRC2 Band Decoder accessory.
I have one, and one very useful feature is the one-button
press to switch R2 ON or OFF.  I use a Flag receiving antenna,
as no room for a Beverage.  With the KRC2, I switch between
the Flag and the TX vertical instantly.  Of course, the
bnad decoder does its normal thing for other switching chores
in multiband contests, etc.
73, Bob N6WG

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Tom Whiteside
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 6:55 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: k2/100 topband operation

I usually use the preamp on with my K2 when using Beverages and it works
very well.    For contests, it is nice to be able to switch from the main
antenna to the Beverage frequently and in those cases, I live without the
preamp.    Honestly, I don't use my K2 much in that situation as it is too
difficult to rapidly switch these antennas - I wish Wayne had enough code
space to make the Rx enable command a toggle instead of leaving you in the
menu - not a good thing for the heat of battle for a contest...   And if you
really wanted to do it right, the K2 would remember the preamp setting with
the Rx antenna so this would change automatically with selecting the Rx
antenna.   Maybe someday...

Tom Whiteside
N5TW Georgetown, TX

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