[Elecraft] K2 and SSB

[Gary D Krause]

Okay, I've decided to install the SSB option.  After all, I paid for it so I 
might as well use it.  I have a Kenwood MC-60A mic that I'm going to use with 
it.  I hope to work some of you guys on the air.  Thanks for all of your 
input.

Gary, N7HTS


On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:49:11 -0600
  "Gary D Krause" <n7hts at bresnan.net> 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.
> 
> Thanks,
> Gary, N7HTS
> 
> 
> 
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