[Elecraft] K2 and SSB

[Gary D Krause]

I was just wondering how many here use SSB with their 15 watt K2?  Does it 
meet your expectations?

The reason I am asking is because, I have the SSB board ready to install.  I 
have been using the basic K2 the last few days in CW mode and I really like it 
since I work mostly CW.  I have a Kenwood TS-530SP that works great on SSB so, 
I'm trying to decide if it's really worth installing the SSB option.  So, I'm 
trying to gather as many opinions as possible so that I can sit and torture 
myself further. :-)  I did own an Argonaut V for about eight months.  It would 
put out about 20 watts which made SSB a bit more of a challenge.  Since I have 
the Kenwood that will put out 170 watts, believe it or not, I'm thinking that 
I would probably not use the SSB option unless it's for QRP SSB.

Your opinions are welcome.  I should mention that I'm not planning to add the 
100 watt amp to the K2.  If I'm going to do that, I'll just buy a K3!  I also 
work a lot of QRP CW.

Thanks,
Gary, N7HTS