[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft K2

[David F. Reed]

Kurt, lots of opinions aside from mine, and you might want to joining 
the Elecraft list  at http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

having said that, I like the internal battery for just using it on the 
patio or deck, and not dragging a power supply out as well, and picnic 
table top portable operations.

I like the DSP fairly well also, as well as the RS-232 interface, and 60 
meter and transverter option, and the 160M 2nd RX antenna.  I think they 
will be adding an adapter to use their KXPD1 paddle (originally for the 
KX1), which I have been beta testing, and it is a nice addition as well 
if you operate much CW.

I am cross-posting this list to the Elecraft list as well, and  see if 
we can get you a few more opinions.

73 de Dave, W5SV

Kurt wrote:

> Good Morning to all, I traded for a K2 (#2014) yesterday and so far am
> really surprised on how good of rig it is. It has some options already
> installed and looking to add a few more, but one I am looking at is the
> internal battery option to use the radio while portable and would it be
> worth while? I do not go portable a lot, and also thinking about
> getting the serial port option. I already have the internal
> ATU,SB,NB,audio filter, I have read that the DSP is good also. Any
> suggestions or comments would be welcomed.
>
> 73
> Kurt
> WA8VBX