[Elecraft] Elecraft technology >> K2+

[Phil Wheeler]

Funny how tastes differ in this DSP arena.  At one time I owned a 599ZX 
and an NIR-12  which I A-B tested  extensively.  Kept the NIR-12 but no 
longer use it much:  Very satisfied with the KDSP2.

Phil

Charles Greene wrote:

> 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). 
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