[Elecraft] K2 #3457 first impressions

[Joe P]

Hi Andy,

Andy Bullington wrote:
> I have a problem with power line noise at this QTH but, although its
> still there, it has much less edge than with the Omni.

[snip]

> I haven't gotten around to installing the K2 noise blanker yet
> because the noise is not nearly as annoying on the K2. 

By all means, build and install the noise blanker!  Unlike some rigs, 
this one seems to really work.

[snip]

> I have never been particularly interested in QRP but I'm
> finding that the 10 watts I've been running, with VERY few
> exceptions, is enough to get almost everyone I've called.(and yes, I
> know that 10 watts is not real QRP)  I really couldn't be more
> impressed.

Same experience here.  Kinda makes me wonder why most rigs have 100W 
output as standard.  Oh, I know there are times when nothing but more 
power will do, but so far I'm amazed at what 5 - 10W gets me.  And it's 
great being able to run off a little 12V-3A supply that doesn't give me 
a backache every time I try to move it.  It's been a real eye-opener for 
me.

73
Joe
KB8AP

   Without a doubt building this kit has been  the most
> satisfying thing I've done since I got my ticket last year. And if
> anybody out there is nervous about building this kit, take note: if I
> can do it (a 52 year old musician with essentially No experience
> building ANYTHING) ANYBODY can do it. Andy W1AWB Plus the Elecraft
> support is the absolute best.
> 
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