[Elecraft] K2 for Contesting/Dxing

[Don Wilhelm]

Richard,

I doubt if anyone on this reflector will try to 'talk you out of building a
K2'.  The receiver on the K2 is indeed impressive if detection of low level
signals is high on your list.  With the KIO2 installed, remote control is
quite easy to achieve.  I am not familiar with TRX Manager, but I do know
that the N4PY software adds a lot of function to the K2 remote operation.

The K2 noise blanker is good on impulse noise, but powerline noise is
usually not impulse type.  The KDSP2 can do a good job with the powerline
noise if set correctly for that task.

73,
Don W3FPR

----- Original Message ----- 
>
> I started researching the K2 and its receiver performance #'s sure are
> impressive.
>
> I know some DXpeditions have used the rig but was curious how it
> performs during contests and DXing.  Also how does the NB handle man
> made noise?  I have power lines very close to my antenna (within 100' or
> so) and the station is in a city type environment.
>
> I don't think I would mind taking this summer to build it.  That should
> leave me plenty of time before the fall dx/contest season begins.
> Besides TRX Manager will control the K2 just like the TS-2000.
>
> So someone talk me out of building a K2.......
>
>