Fw: [Elecraft] K2 for Contesting/Dxing

Fri Apr 30 22:55:04 2004

Thanks for all the info fellas.  I'm still not sure exactly what I'm
going to do, I have plenty to think about.

73,

Rich - N5ZC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Thorne" <[email protected]>
To: "elecraft" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 6:30 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 for Contesting/Dxing

> For the last several years I've been running a remote controlled
> station out of necessity (read antenna restrictions). Up until the
last
> few months I was using a Kachina 505dsp but recently sold it.
>
> I currently have a TS-2000 on order as its set up nicely for remote
> control using TRX-Manager.   However, its been on back order for the
> last month or so and won't be shipping until mid to late May.
>
> 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.......
>
> 73,
>
> Rich Thorne
> ARS: N5ZC
> AMA: N5ZC
> Amarillo, TX
>
>
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