[Elecraft] Getting ready to buy a K2. Request your input

[Tom McCulloch]

I'd agree that the ATU makes for portability.  Although you said you like 
low power, the 20 watt ATU for the qrp K2 will not be able to be used if you 
decide to upgrade to 100 watt qro version.  Just a thought for some long 
term planning.

Good luck ...these are fun decisions!

Tom, WB2QDG
K2 1103

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Jones" <errlan at yahoo.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 12:07 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Getting ready to buy a K2. Request your input


> Hello all,
>
> I'm getting ready to order my K2 and would like your
> input on what options and "mods" I should get based on
> the following:
>
> I just upgraded to General class and have zero
> experience on HF bands.  My boy/girl 17 year old twins
> have there tech license and are getting ready to test
> for there General. So this project is going to be a
> family made and ran rig.
>
> Since I live in an apartment, I want a low power rig.
> I also think the challenge of trying to "work the
> world" on low power is going to be a lot of fun. I
> also envision taking this rig camping a lot.
>
> I want to use CW and SSB.  At some point down the road
> I will start adding transverters.
>
> I have a hearing problem that causes me not understand
> anything being said to me if I get input from two
> differant souces. Like being on the phone and someone
> in the room starts talking to me.  Because of this I
> will be getting the Proset-K2 Headset.
>
> I have excellent soldering skills, so have no fear of
> tackling this type to project.
>
> I plan to get involved in emergency communications in
> my local area.  My son has already completed his
> Emergency Management training for the county and will
> want to take the rig to his on going training
> sessions.
>
> I think that about covers it. Again, I would like to
> get everything up front and would really appreciate
> any and all suggestions on what add-ons to get to make
> my K2 a great unit.
>
> Thanks for your time,
> Robert
> KD7YDW
>
>
>
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