[Elecraft] Anyone using a K2 for RX and another TX?

[Bill NY9H]

yes yes yes.......

Hi Mike,
at this VERY moment I am using my k2/100 with my icom 756pro trying to get 
the VU4.. ( rare dx)...

the K2 noise blanker helps me more decipher the esp weak signals from the 
VU4 on 20 meters. I have not established a very decent way to mute the k2 
when transmitting....other than use the K2 second receive antenna input
( on the k160rx) and transmit into a dummy load at the same time as I let 
loose the KW on the 756....into a different antenna.
The other missing element is that I cannot receive on my better antenna as 
it is
150 feet closer to the offending power line poles !!!! So I am transmitting 
with the big  beam and listening on my old classic 33 with the K2.

I have fitted my 756 pro with a tap just after the t/r relays, so I an 
share the antenna selected, however as I mentioned I can't even use that 
function, since that antenna is different for each rig !!!

now just waiting for propagation to open up in the midwest RF BLACK HOLE.

I briefly tried to use the test mode to disengage the TX , but that seems 
to function in cw only. Better ideas are welcomed....

bill

At 06:58 PM 12/13/2004, you wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I was wondering if anyone is using the K2 just for the receiver and using 
>some other transmitter with it in a transceive mode.  Most of us probably 
>(had or ) still have one of the big 4 name transceivers and I was thinking 
>about using the K2 in conjunction with another radio to take advantage of 
>the 100W power or AM mode.
>
>Your thoughts are appreciated.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Mike, WA1SEO