[Elecraft] Re: Effective add-on for your K1 or K2

[Mike]

> I use a Timewave DSP-599zx occasionally with my K2. It works well in =
many
> types of tough QRM/QRN conditions. It also has the advantage of
> flexibility and offers RTTY, etc. IMHO, however, DSP is not all it is =
touted=20
> to be, at least insofar as CW is concerned. Dynamic range can be a =
problem=20
> with all DSP. Noise reduction seems to be good on SSB, but not always=20
> useful on CW.  However, if one can get a unit for a decent price used, =
it=20
> might be a better choice than the SGC or other DSP units looming on =
the=20
> horizon for the K2.
>
> Jerry  AI6L
>
>

I too use a 599ZX with my K2 and I guess the operative words are 'your =
mileage may vary' (YMMV) since I find it extremely useful for all modes, =
CW, SSB & digital. Does your Timewave have the latest (5.0) firmware?

I cannot begin to list all the features/capabilities of this unit here =
but suffice to say I am so impressed with it I have two of them (even =
though a single DSP-599ZX has 2 independent A & B in/out channels to =
support two seperate rigs). For a digital audio DSP unit my opinion is =
it surpasses the capabilities of any other outboard DSP I've used (and =
seen) by at least a factor of 10. YMMV ;)=20

My only 'complaint' is it's almost TOO sophisticated & feature rich. I'd =
venture to say it probably requires more time/effort to master all the =
things this device is capable of providing than the rig it supports.

Well, that and its current consumption (1+ amp) which is not an issue in =
the 'shack' but precludes K2 portable/field/batt operation. That's why =
I'm so interested in the progress of KK7P's internal KDSP2 DSP Module.

73,
Mike K5PU


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