[Elecraft] Older K2??

[David A. Belsley]

Jeff:
   First, if you don't want to add the KPA100 right away, you really 
needn't do anything if you don't want (and if the K2 is really working 
just fine).  However, eventually you are going to want to take 
advantage of some of the nice mods that have come along since 1400s 
were made.  Go to the Elecraft webb page and download the A-to-B 
modification document.  You will find there all the major mods that 
will bring your K2, if you get it, up to more current standards.  Check 
to see if any have already been made.  Assuming not, pick out the ones 
that are either of clear interest to you or are necessary for add-ons 
(like the KPA100) that you may want to make.  That will give you an 
idea of what is ahead of you.  Some of them are necessary for the 
KPA100.  As to the DSP option, I believe (and someone will surely 
correct me if I'm wrong), that you can add it to your K2 as stands.

   Doing the A-to-B mods is going to be easier than building from anew, 
but it is still going to involve some significant effort.  And you will 
be working with a unit that is new to you, so it will be a more awkward 
experience for you than for someone who has built the unit to begin 
with.  Thus, were I you, I would seriously consider getting a new K2 
and doing the build yourself.  Then you will automatically have all the 
updates, and you will also have one of the greatest building 
experiences, and all the fun and satisfaction that goes with it, that 
you'll ever have in ham radio.

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy




On Feb 11, 2005, at 9:54 AM, Jeff Popa wrote:

> Hello all, I am considering the purchase of an older K2 with a 1400's 
> serial number. It has the following options in it..... SSB, 160, NB, 
> Audio Filter / Clock, Battery, and probably a couple I've forgotten. 
> \My question is, with all of the updates made to the newer K2's, is 
> this a good purchase? The price should be around $700 or so. 
> Supposedly it looks new and works perfect. Can the DSP option be 
> added? Can the 100W option be added? Any thoughts would be most 
> appreciated by this newbie..... Thanks so much for the help....
> Jeff  WB8QYT  apopj at mac.com
>
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