[Elecraft] Great Job to Elecraft

[Clarke Cooper]

During the building of my K2 #3850 with the following options KAF2,KSB2,K160RX, KAT2 installed,  I experienced a couple of minor problems I couldn't  solve. 
One in partially, was the FMing problem I noticed while on CW with the sidetone turned on. After receiving several email from Elecraft Technical 
Support what to look for and not having the proper test equipment, I decided to send my completed K2 to Elecraft for a good thorough check out, repair 
and alignment. 
In only Nine days , my K2 was sent to the west coast, repaired and sent back to my home here in Michigan with a full page detail repair report. Within 30 minutes after arriving, I was checking into the Bathrobe Net on 14.235.5 and talked to my friends who are wintering it out in Florida and Texas. With the K2  using a gel cell battery, I adjusted the K2 for 10 watts on SSB  pushed  the AutoTune and selected VOX  for the  Heil Pro-Set K2 headset microphone, all of my friends down south told me that I had more punch with the K2 than my 100 watt plus Icom or Kenwoods. Later in the day I checked into MIDCARS on 7258 and I received reports of S9 in MO, IL,,IN, & WI.  With only a  G5RV Antenna at 70 feet and a 580 foot full size 160 meter loop antenna , I will be in seventh heaven on CW and occasionally on SSB.
With the other kits I have built over the years I have to admit that they don't even come close to the K2. Yes I do have to admit.  I did  fall in love with the K2 and
I'll bet that I am not the first to admit it either. Heck!  Now  can't wait until Field Day.

In closing, many  thanks to Gary Surrency  - AB7MY  and his staff at Elecraft Support. Not only did they answer my email in a timely manor but corrected the problems with K2 3850 in a very professional manner. You represent only the Highest Standards. Thanks for all of your help,  Now I can look forward in operating that sweetheart of a rig for many years to come and hope to work many of you on the air.

Thanks again Elecraft for being there.


Clarke Cooper - K8BP

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