[Elecraft] Elecraft technology >> K2+

[Charles Greene]

Mike and all,

I use my Timewave 599ZX with K2 492 which has no KDSP2 but which has the 
KAF2.  K2/100 3571 has the KDSP2.  I have mixed emotions about which is 
better and which is more convenient.  Actually, I have found the KDSP2 is 
not as good as the Timewave in noise reduction, but once you have the 
filters set up for SSB or CW, the KDSP2 is more convenient, in my opinion, 
and of course is more portable.

At 08:52 AM 12/29/2003, Mike McCoy wrote:
> >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
>

73, Chas,  W1CG
K2 462b, 3571