[Elecraft] Re Newbie

[Douglas Westover]

Most of the time I couldn't operate in my location without
the NB option. It's the best blanker I've ever used and
FAR superior to the blanker in my IC-765. Of course
the type of noise determines how well the blanker will
work..guess I'm just "lucky" to have the right kind!

YMMV

73,
Doug
W6JD

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich McCabe" <r.mccabe at 1967z28.com>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 12:16 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Re Newbie


> I think this is a good response and I agree with the list of options but
not
> sure about the NB. Is anyone having good success with the NB in a fixed
> location ?
>
> I am on my second K2. First was in the 3800 SN range and this one is near
> 4400. I thought maybe something was wrong with the first one as it did not
> even change the audio tone or anything. The second one is the same way. I
> was assuming that maybe if I had sparkplug noise in a mobile environment,
it
> would help, but if I was going to build K2 #3 it would NOT have buy the
NB.
> I really miss the NB and NR on my Pegasus.
>
> Anyone else have better results?
>
> 73,
>
> Rich
> kd0zv
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert C. Abell" <abellve3xm at sympatico.ca>
> To: "Larry Phipps" <larry at telepostinc.com>
> Cc: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 1:43 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) Newbie
>
>
> > 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
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