[Elecraft] Second RX

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Had the chance to play with a Yaesu MP1000-M Mk.V (apologies for swearing) 
today and was most impressed with the functionality that the second RX 
path gives when working split.  Never experienced that before.  Other than 
that a bit OTT for me.

Wouldn't it be nice to have a second RX module, rather like the external 
VFO of old, slaved to the main K2 chassis.  Or maybe an interface module 
that enables another RX to be coupled to the K2 for common antenna feed, 
switching and muting.

Something else I thought about was boots for the KX1.  20W or so would 
make it handy as a slightly more potent, holiday, restricted bands, mini 
rig.  It would still be a pretty compact combo.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO 
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I'll bite! What does the MP1000 provide in split that the K2 doesn't provide
in split mode? I run my K2 in split all the time so I can adjust the
receiver as desired without messing with RIT and that tiny little knob. 

If you have access to old QSTs, Doug DeMaw's "Boots for the HW-8" in the
June '79 issue would be a perfect match for the KX1. I built one for my HW-8
using plug-in output filter modules to work 40/30/20 meters. Takes about 1
to 2 watts input and puts out 15 watts. Simple one-transistor design. 

I don't use mine with my KX1 (well, there's a K2/100 sitting on the
operating desk...). I gave it to a buddy who wanted a little more oomph for
his HW-8. 

Ron AC7AC