[Elecraft] Suggestions for newbie HF Operator

[N2EY at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/2/07 5:08:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
mpitts at suite224.net writes:


> Good evening all,


Greetings!

> 
> I am currently looking into buying an Elecraft K2 for my first HF Radio. 
> My question is this; what configuration is the best to start out with 
> for a Technician Class Ham like myself? Obviously, I feel confident 
> enough in my ability to build it, or I would be spending the money on a 
> commercially assembled radio. I also have downloaded all the manuals and 
> looked through them to get a general idea of what tools are needed to 
> build the various assemblies.
> 


The first question is: how do you intend to use the rig? CW, SSB, data modes? 
Home-station-only or maybe some portable/battery op? Computer control or 
standalone? QRP only or QRO-capable?

Once those questions are answered, the options to get are pretty obvious. 

--

You might also consider upgrading to General or Extra while you're at it. 
Doing so will get you a lot more bands and modes on HF!  The General written is 
only 35 questions and not much more technical than the Tech written.

73 es GL de Jim, N2EY