[Elecraft] K2 Digital Signals Mod

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For a while I was using my K2 barefoot with a Rigblaster to run PSK31 on 10m for the PropNet PSK project.  It was last summer when I was doing so and I noted several openings.  I made a couple of local and a few other PSK31 QSOs with it on other bands prior to getting it hooked up for PropNetPSK. 

I hated to use the K2 for a dedicated project so I've since taken it offline and have been using it otherwise on lots of bands, mostly CW, but some SSB, all QRP and quite effectively.  I tried using an HTX10 for a dedicated PropNetPSK rig, but the frequency stability and sensitivity leave a lot to be desired compared to the K2!

Mark, NK8Q
K2 4786
  

>From: thom2 at att.net
>Date: Fri Feb 03 14:09:32 CST 2006
>To: Pete Zawasky <pzawasky at pzef.net>, elecraft list <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Digital Signals Mod

>Hi Pete,
>  I too am using my K2 and a RigBlaster for psk31.  I am only running between and 5 and 10 watts, or so out on 20 meters and haven't been having much luck making contacts.  Previously I had used a Yaesu rig putting about 40 eatts into the same antenna and had no trouble at all making contacts.  
>
>I have almost completed a 35 watt amplifier (HFPacker amp, I think its called) so I can get a bit more ooomph.
>
>I was wondering if you or anyone else is using the K2 barefoot and if so how you were doing with psk31?
>
>Thanks Tom
>WB2QDG
>K2 1103
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
>From: Pete Zawasky <pzawasky at pzef.net>
>> I'm about to install my KSB2 and was looking at the modification listed on the 
>> website that brings out the microphone jumpers and signals necessary for 
>> digital modes via a ribbon cable and small PC board. I've monitored this list 
>> for a while and have not seen much posted regarding the mod.
>> 
>> ______________________________________________________________________________ 
>> 
>> Mike
>> 
>> I use my K2 a lot on PSK31 and MFSK16 but but still use a RigBlaster Plus  
>> and have made no mods to the K2 for the digital modes.
>> 
>> It would be nice to have it all in one box, but this way I can switch rigs very 
>> quickly.  I also use an external speaker so I can monitor the received signals 
>> easily with the laptop soundcard connected.
>> 
>> Pete    AG7C
>> 
>> K2  s/n 4847
>> 
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