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

[N2TK, Tony]

I agree with this. When running you don't fiddle with too much.

What I would really, really, really like is true QSK for my K2. If I had
that I would immediately buy another K2, tie them together with a mute line
and RF signal line internally. Then I would use a software program to
control both so I could treat the two K2' s as slaved rigs so I could listen
in stereo - one receiver in one ear and the other receiver in the other ear.
This way I could operate true split and listen on both frequencies at the
same time.
With this setup I could take one K2 along for trips without dismantling the
station. When I'm hunting DX I could have the use of both K2's when the DX
station is operating split.

As I have said previously, the Kenwood TS950SDX has wonderful QSK. It has
spoiled me. You can listen between the dits and dahs. I want my main rig at
home to be able to do that.
On Dxpeditions I don't need QSK much as I mostly run stations. Using
semi-break-in while running is easier on the ears.

Happy New Year
N2TK, Tony



-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Hank Kohl K8DD
Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 7:06 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] Big K2 (or K2B - B for Big)]

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



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