[Elecraft] Do I need to upgrade my QRP-K2/ Clean Signals...

Tue Feb 24 11:16:00 2004

I've got to say, the T33C DXpedition is upgrading our radios, to help
protect us from ourselves, and because we'll be using high-power
amplifiers, which, of course, magnify any problems.

Regarding the cost, the T33C group is ordering the parts separately,
which makes sense if you're upgrading 12 rigs.  Note that the diode is
not a common part, and in ordering it, you'll probably run into order
minimums.  It probably costs Elecraft $19. to kit it up and handle all
the little parts, and for a one-of it makes sense to get it from them.

And note that the firmware adds extra functionality, and will be
written off against the 60M option cost, so the firmware is not only
for the CW mod, but for other things as well.

73, doug

   From: "Trevor Jacobs" <[email protected]>
   Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 01:18:09 -0800

   Hey Gang,

   The one thing that comes to mind about this current mod and QRP rigs is the
   DX-peditions that have used the K2 very successfully at QRP levels with 0
   complaints. Yes, we should strive to make sure our transmissions are
   "Friendly" to other ops, and not QRM their QSO's, but I haven't had a single
   complaint...

   The way I look at it is, my K2 works FB the way it is...do I need to spend
   another $19.00 for the CW Upgrade + $44.00 for the firmware upgrade, plus
   shipping and CA sales tax for something that I don't really need?

   If it were that big of a problem, I'd think that Wayne, Eric and the people
   at Elecraft would admit there was a HUGE problem and be handing the parts
   out to fix it for free just like any other respectable company. After all,
   that's about the price of another small QRP kit ;-)

   I'm sure that the past kits meet all FCC guide lines for interference or
   something would have been done to fix it long before this...after all we're
   into 4000+ K2's...

   Take care...

   73's Trev - KG6CYN
   http://www.qsl.net/kg6cyn