[Elecraft] RE: Why is 600Hz Suggested For K2 CW

Linden, Mike (BRC-Hes) [email protected]
Tue May 13 15:40:00 2003


  I just wanted to thank everyone for their responses regarding this.
Overall, it appears to be primarily an issue of preference.

  73, Michael N9BDF

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>   I read somewhere in the K2 manuals (plan on ordering my
> relatively-loaded K2 this fall) that 600Hz is suggested for CW operation
> even though the radio would be capable of doing 700Hz. Does anyone know
> why 600Hz is "preferred"? 
> 
>   I would have a tendency to configure the K2 for 700Hz to match my
> Kenwood TS-930SAT, but would be willing to configure it for 600Hz if
> performance would be "better".
> 
>   Just curious, Michael N9BDF
>