[Elecraft] New K2 Options

[Vic Rosenthal]

k6se@juno.com wrote:

> 2) A band data module (outboard from the K2).  The module reads band
> information from the K2 via the aux bus and can be used to automatically
> switch antennas, for example, when you change bands on the K2.

I was told that it will also decode band information from other radios 
(ICOM, Yaesu, Kenwood(?)) as well as the K2.  In addition it has a 
couple of buttons for immediate-play CW messages.

> The DSP option will sell for $219 (USD) and the tranverters are $349
> each.  I forgot to ask the price of the band data unit.

It was $159.

> Now, if I can only get my K2 to act as red hot as the K2 on display at
> the Elecraft booth!  After hearing that one on CW, I know that mine only
> needs some AGC tweaking.  I.e., replace my K2's 8-volt regulator (it puts
> out 8.35 volts DC) and set the value of R1 so that the output of U2-1 is
> slightly less than 3.5 volts DC with no antenna connected and the AGC ON.

It DID sound great, didn't it!

Vic K2VCO