[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]

[Hank Kohl K8DD]

N2EY at aol.com wrote:

>I think that a lot of K2 owners, particularly contesters and DXers, get 
>around the small size of the K2 by using computer control. That way they have a 
>small rig for portable use and a big computer display for home use. The big 
>remote knob (CRS* is causing me to block on its real name) gives a nice ergonomic 
>interface for tuning and RIT.
>  
>
That's not entirely true .... at least in my case.  In a contest about 
the only things I use are the main
tuning knob and the AF gain.   At least when we're running.  Maybe the 
RIT for the stations that don't
zero beat.
When I'm searching, it's the main tuning knob and maybe the AF gain.
The computer control keys the radio, keeps track of the frequency/band.
I try not to use any more of the buttons on the front panel than I have 
to when I'm contesting.

Pretty much the same for DXing .... Set the filters the way I want them 
and DSP if I need it.  Only thing
that drives me crazy is the A=B and SPLIT on the same button!

I would like to see a K2Big - maybe even take my K2/100, strip the case 
and front panel and PCB's and
put it in an upgrade box!

73    Hank    K8DD