[Elecraft] Getting started on K2

[David A. Belsley]

Bill:
   One thing to consider very seriously is to eschew the mic and  
psk31 until you get past the 5 wpm hurdle and get your general class  
license.

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy



On Aug 12, 2006, at 10:22 PM, Bill Smith wrote:

> Just got my K-2 S/N 04401 finished with MUCH help from Steve Banks  
> K0PQ (2 broken transistors, 1 backward diode on SSB board, many  
> cold solder joints, etc.) and Gary.  I got my Tech 2 years ago, but  
> hope to get past the 5 wpm hurdle with the help of the FISTS disk  
> and about 1 week intense practice.  I have limited funds, but need  
> some equipment, having only used a 2 M HT.
> I need to get a few items:
>   1. Need a mic.  What works best with the K-2?
>   2. What PSK31 equipement would work?  The West Mountain Radio  
> RigBlaster looks good, but is a little pricy.  Is it worth the outlay?
>   3. Other equipement?  I bought the Noise Gen and the Dummy Load  
> from Elecraft, so I hope to have them put togehter soon (my  
> electronics knowledge is very limited).  I built a 68 ft dipole for  
> $60.00.  40 DB better than the 35 foot wire I had strung on my  
> ceiling!
>   4. Down the line: general coverage receiver: I have a Yeasu  
> FRG-100.  Sounds mediocre, no comparison with my K-2 as receiver.   
> Is it the Yeasu, or is the K-2 that good?
> Options on my K-2 are K2IO, NB, ATU, SSB.
> I live in NE, but I am going to the Denver Hamfest on the 20th of  
> August.  Hope to learn some things there, and possibly pick up some  
> items.
> Thanks for any and all recomendations!
> Bill Smith
> KC0TBO
>
>
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david a. belsley
professor of economics