[Elecraft] K2 SSBCAPKT: 2.4kHz or 2.6kHz SSB bandwidth?

John Shadle shadle at katzenfisch.com
Fri Oct 16 17:29:10 EDT 2009


If I want to use it as both QRP and QRO, then it seems like 2.6kHz is 
the way to go. I have the 100w amp and tuner and plan on using them at 
home. Probably will be operating QRP most of the time, but I want to put 
out the "best sounding signal" possible, too.

What is the difference in "power" between the 2.4 and 2.6 kHz bandwidths?

-john W4PAH

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> John,
> 
> The 2.6 kHz bandwidth does indeed sound better, but if you are going to 
> keep that K2 as a QRP rig, then I suggest the 2.4 kHz width because 
> there will be more power in the passband.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> John Shadle wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I'm trying to get my K2 finished soon and am hoping to work on the
>> KSB2 module this weekend and early next week before some work/leisure
>> travel to California. One mod I'm planning on incorporating in the
>> KSB2 module is the SSBCAPKT, which allows for either 2.4 or 2.6 kHz
>> SSB signals.
>>
>> I've checked my BFO and I can do either mod, so that is not an issue.
>> I'm wondering what I will be gaining/losing in either case. If I can
>> do 2.6, should I do it?
>>
>> Any experience/assistance is appreciated.
>>
>> 73
>> -john W4PAH
>>  
> 


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