[Elecraft] K2 in WPX Contest

[Lynn & Cherie Hammond]

Had a great time with my K2 #3263 in the WPX contest. Only spent a few
hours and conditions were mediocre at best up here in KL7, but managed
16 countries and 5 continents. Nothing to brag about, but lots of fun.
Worked 20 meters, ran at 5 watts using a dipole and a G5RV (with
external tuner). Wanted to get a feel for how this rig would perform in
a contest melee, but given condx it wasn't a fair test. However, I was
most impressed with being able to operate about 2 Khz away from a local
big gun and not even know he was there. No wonder everyone raves about
the receiver!

Only comment is that I really have to watch the power output on the
external wattmeter - a 3 watt setting on the K2 gives 5 watts on the G5,
and a 7 watt setting produces 5 watts on the dipole - but given the
discussion of this characteristic on the reflector, I expected this to
happen and adjusted accordingly. And I do get the correct power
indications on a dummy load. So on this point, thanks to everyone who
has commented on it on the reflector.

This is a fine rig, and I enjoy it. Thanks to all who helped during its
construction and testing!

Listened for the Elecraft net today and heard nothing, but will keep an
eye out for you all. (2000 on Sunday is a bit early for me, but I can
make it on occasion). Now I will standby, shut up and wait for the
arrival of my KDS2!
73 
Lynn
KL7IKV