[Elecraft] Re: K2 #06602 under construction

[David F. Reed]

Marinus,

as a CW rig, I admit I greatly enjoy my K2; as my sight is deteriorating 
as well, I am somewhat familiar with your requirement. 

I have found that driving the K2 via some program helps me a lot (versus 
struggling with the menus and key functions to change settings) but that 
help is probably good only as long as you can use a computer with the 
visual aid tools like hyper enlarged areas of the screen.

On the microphone and back holes, I have a set of weak suggestions.

On the back I would consider adding the connectors for the other 
functions; it would look nice and you might like to add one or more 
later.  For example, I really like using a separate antenna on the low 
bands.

On the front, I would recommend installing the microphone jack and 
wiring it up even if you never use it, (it might make resale later 
easier).  You can obtain a screw on cover, which looks nice, and you 
could affix your FISTS emblem to that.

Good luck!  I am confident you will really enjoy your K2.

73 de Dave, W5SV

Marinus Loewensteijn wrote:
> To all who sofar have replied, both on and off list: Thanks for the 
> inputs, much appreciated.
>  
> Keith: Until very recently that was exactly my own stance (would go 
> QRT if I could no longer do CW). However the probability of loosing my 
> eyesight has changed that somewhat. Thanks for the information on 
> audio quality when listening to WWVH, to know that the audio of the 
> basic kit on SSB is not the same as when using the dedicated kit is 
> important.
>  
> Gary: yes without the microphone connector it would look strange. I am 
> a strong believer of doing a single thing and be good at it rather 
> than trying to be a Jack of all trades and excell in nothing.
> If I was to cover up the hole it needs to be done in a meaningful and 
> visually pleasing way. Perhaps use the space for something else. One 
> thing I have been thinking about is making a label with the "Fists" 
> logo on it and sticking that over it, hi hi. In any case I would get a 
> spare front just in case I needed to revert.
>  
> Although I have completed the noise blanker and the control board I am 
> not in a hurry to make a decision. I am waiting for the rework 
> eliminator kit to arrive and that gives me a bit of time to ponder 
> over this.
>  
> 73, Marinus, ZL2ML
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