[Elecraft] Elecraft technology >> K2+

[Mike McCoy]

>Realistically, there are only a few things that the K2 needs to
> improve in its front panel:

* current filter indication on display
* one-button access to the Rx antenna port. (toggle)
* DSP indication on display and easy-access controls

Although its power requirements preclude any portable operation that =
last point is the primary reason I've decided not to replace my Timewave =
599ZX with a KDSP2.

I'm not a big fan of 'toggling' thru filters ala AFIL/XFIL ('oops, that =
last selection was the best choice'). I guess I prefer the 599ZX being =
external and adjusting the 599ZX's 'infinite' variability using front =
panel knobs/switches and having the settings displayed on the Timewaves =
LCD and/or LED's. Plus it fits perfectly on top of the K2 almost as if =
it were made for it (pretty much same width/depth as the K2).

Not to disparage the KDSP2 though... I am absolutely in awe of Mr. =
Johnsons efforts as well as Elecraft offering it as an official option =
(no 'NIH' evident at Elecraft!). I'm sure one day I will *add* the KDSP2 =
for the sake of portability.

Mike, K5PU



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