[Elecraft] Re Newbie

[Bob Nielsen]

It depends a lot on the type of noise.  The NB should help with ignition
noise, but may have little effect on atmospheric, power line or some
other types.  I find that the NR in the KDSP2 helps a great deal with
noise here, more so on CW than SSB (but I haven't played much with the
NR settings on SSB).

73,
Bob N7XY

On Sun, Sep 12, 2004 at 02:16:07PM -0500, Rich McCabe wrote:
> 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
> >_______________________________________________