[Elecraft] New K2 Options Update

[Deinhardt, Toby]

Hallo all,

> 1) The DSP option plugs into the connectors on the control board where
> the KAF2 normally plugs into, thereby replacing the KAF2.
> 
> It includes a real-time clock.
> 
> Automatic notch and noise reduction are adjustable from the front panel.

As much as I have been missing a notch filter, it is a pity that I will 
have a KAF2 for sell real soon now ... ;-) It would have been nice to use
both (at the same time).

> 3) The 3 transverters are for 6m, 2m and 1-1/4m (NOT 2m, 1-1/4m and 70cm
> as I posted earlier.
> 
> The 50 MHz unit puts out 20 watts and the 144 & 222 MHz units put out 25
> watts.

All of a sudden I understand one of the comments I got from Elecraft
about 14 days ago ... ;-) We were talking about transverters .

> A 70cm (432 MHz) is in the works.
> 
> Physical size is a bit larger than I previously posted.  Their footprints
> are the same as the K2, but their heights are slightly more than I
> reported.  Two of the units stacked is about the same height as the K2.

In EU the 220MHz transverter is useless, expect maybe as an IF for even
higher bands.

What I would hope for, is a possibility to put two or even 3 transverters
in one EC2! I tend to do most of my operations from vacation QTHs and
while I can transport my K2 and the PA/100W Combo (in an EC2) in my
laptop "bag", I'm not sure how I could handle more than 3 boxes of mojo
magik (and my laptop). There is no way I will let the luggage crews smash
my radio.

70cm is a must! I hope that this will be coming soon and not in several
months, but I'ld prefer to wait than have Wayne and Eric rush things.

vy 73 de toby