[Elecraft] K2 Calibration using WWV

[N2EY at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/25/06 7:12:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
rondec at easystreet.com writes:


> Fred, K6DGW wrote:
> So ... running my K2 is like flying an F-16 or F-117A.  I don't actually 
> "control" the aircraft or radio, I "request" the computer to control it 
> for me and hope it is listening?
> 
> -------------------------------
> 
> Right, Fred, but notice that's what you did with your SX-28 too! You turned
> the dial to make a frequency mark line up with the indicator. That was
> "requesting" a frequency. 

I disagree!

With the SX-28 or similar receiver, you actually adjusted the LC tuned 
circuits and other parameters yourself. You didn't "request" anything - you changed 
the parameters directly.

With the K2 or other processor-controlled rig, you send a request to the 
processor, and *it* figures out how to change the LC tuned circuits and other 
parameters. 

Both systems have advantages and disadvantages. All depends what tradeoffs 
you choose. 

btw, although the K1 has a processor, it's closer to the SX-28 in basic 
design (!).

--

One thing that I find somewhat amusing is the enoromous attention given to 
getting exact QRG down to a few Hz. For specialized uses, that sort of accuracy 
might be needed, but I'm much more interested in things like dynamic range, 
selectivity quality, etc. - differences you can hear!

73 de Jim, N2EY