[Elecraft] K2 SSB version?

[w6jd at comcast.net]

Fred:

I find the K2 on SSB is perfectly adequate, I even get compliments on audio quality. No problems in DX pile ups. I'm using a Kenwood MC-60 desk mike and previously a Kenwood hand mic, an MC-43 perhaps?

And if you're looking for a 100 watt amp, the KPA100 is the only game in town. I use my K2/100 to drive an Ameritron ALS-600 which is a really neat 500-600 solid state, no tune, amp. This makes for a really compact, effective, all solid state station. BTW if you should consider the ALS-600 spend the extra bucks and get the switching power supply option; I have the linear supply and it takes two men and a small boy to move it. Well, its "only" 40 lbs but that's more than enough for me!

73,
Doug
W6JD, K2 #1626

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Fred (FL)" <ncsailors at yahoo.com> 

> Elecraft Inc. - 
> 
> Does Elecraft have any plans to upgrade the K2, 
> for better SSB operation? 
> 
> I probably lean more towards SSB voice, vs CW. 
> I know the K2 is an outstanding CW rig, even in 
> QRP mode - but it seems evident that the K2 is 
> lacking or secondary, when it comes to robust 
> SSB operation. I don't want to buy/build a 
> standard K2, and modify it myself for better 
> SSB operation. 
> 
> Does Elecraft have any plans, to enhance or upgrade 
> the K2 - for a SSB VERSION? 
> 
> I'm sure there are bits and pieces of all sorts of 
> modifications one can attempt, on a standard K2 - 
> to make it operate better on SSB. This is not 
> what I am requesting. 
> 
> I'd like to build a K2SSB rig, and buy/build 
> an external 100W amp. 
> 
> I know of late - several serious K2 owners - have 
> suggested some great ideas for an Elecraft K2SSB 
> rig. 
> 
> I'd like to know if Elecraft Inc's has plans, if any, 
> to enhance the K2 or create a K2SSB rig, etc. 
> - any time soon? 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Fred 
> N3CSY 
> K2 54xx 6/2006 
> 
> 
> 
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