[Elecraft] Yahoo-o-o-o-o !!

[Brett gazdzinski]

Yes, they sure are fun to build and tune, and very fun to use.
Maybe its because I built it, but I have more fun with the K2
than I thought I would, and I have not even had a QSO with it yet.

I have just been relearning the code, playing with the 
built in antenna tuner, comparing antennas (butternut vert and
home brew G5RV) listening on all the bands, etc.

AM on 40 meters has been dead, 80 meters is washed out
in the daytime, so I have not been playing with the
homebrew AM gear but spending an hour or more each night
plus weekends listening to CW on the K2.

It seems like there is always some CW around, even slower
stuff that I can copy.

I also wont have to worry about the high power AM getting
into peoples phones and VCR's I suppose, so I could operate
at any time day or night.

I am even thinking of running coax to the den so
I can listen to CW while the wife watches TV.
The K2 is small enough so I could do that...

Can anyone recommend a good basic key?
I have an old radio shack brass but the contacts
are shot I think, it acts a bit funky sometimes.

Enjoy building your stuff, its great fun.

Brett
N2DTS




 

 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Geddes
> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 12:49 PM
> To: Elecraft
> Subject: [Elecraft] Yahoo-o-o-o-o !!
> 
> KPA100 and KDSP2 kits were delivered today!  I am making fine 
> progress on my K2 build and really am enjoying the 
> experience.  Have plenty of building to keep me busy.  
> Elecraft is a great company and this has been a great 
> experience.  Will keep you posted.
> 
> 73,
> Mike
> N4JX
> 
> K1/4  2319 on the air
> K2/100  6042 under construction!
> 
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