[Elecraft] K2 and SSB

[Don Wilhelm]

Gary,

QRP SSB contacts can be plentiful, so just put the SSB option in - you 
can also run soundcard digital modes if you want.

I usually stay away from the 80 meter roundtables where everyone is 
bragging about how much power they are running - you will just not move 
their S-meters up into the 40 over mark and those folks will frown on 
anyone who does not do that.

73,
Don W3FPR

Gary D Krause wrote:
> 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.
>