[Elecraft] (Elecraft) Newbie

[Robert C. Abell]

Hi Larry,

May I recommend that if you add a linear amp. that you go for the 
Elecraft KPA100 , it's a  very well engineered unit and positively works 
beautifully with the K2. 100 wats is all you need, believe me. Put your 
money into a good antenna.
I use a Cushcraft A3S Tribander @ 75 ft.for 20, 15, & 10 and a G5RV for 
other bands (75, 40, & 17 mtrs.)
I have a Drake L-4B linear but haven't used it for years, it's just not 
necessary.

As for options I would get the KSB2, KAT100 and the  KNB2 (only if you 
have a real noise problem). The KPA100 includes the RS-232 option. If 
you opt to not add the KPA100 & KAT100 be sure to include the low power 
antenna tuner KAT2, it's amazing what it will match. I would not get the 
DSP option until you build and evaluate the basic K2 first. I do not 
have it and doubt if it would be necessary. The basic filters in the K2 
are that good. Configre the SSB filters for 2.2 kc. bandwidth.

Just my two cents worth of advise. Good luck.

Bob, VE3XM