[Elecraft] KV60 Experiences

[Mike Mussler]

Allan,
I installed the KV60 on my K2 (serial 5625) and the transverter feature is
the item I use the most. I've used various other schemes with transverters
over the years (modified exciters, dedicated IF transmitters and receivers,
etc) and it really makes using transverters with the K2 seemless in
comparison. 

My current application uses the K2 with a homebrew 600m transverter on the
ARRL 600m experimental license (WD2XSH/12). I was even able to set up the
K2's frequency readout to display the actual RF frequency at 500 kHz.
Exciter power levels are well managed and there is no wasted power at the K2
PA stages. I've been using the K2 in this manner day-in and day-out on WSPR
mode for the past three years with no problems whatsoever. I can easily
switch to normal HF operation without messing with level settings, cables
and terminations.

As with all of the K2 accessories and modifications I have installed over
the years, the KV60 is well engineered and I'm really glad that I got one.

73
Mike
AI8Z
WD2XSH/12  

 
-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k7gt at charter.net
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 8:47 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] XV144 details


I am about to jump into the world of transverters with the purchase of 
an XV144 to pair
with my K2. The K2 is a very early S/N but has had 'most' of the 
updates. I would like to
make the use of the transverter as painless as possible. So I checked 
out the 60m mod
page on the Elecraft reflector. There seems to be much going on that 
doesn't really
concern my primary interest (getting on 2m cw/ssb for 
mountaintopping/SOTA trips). Not
that 60m coverage wouldn't be a good thing. So I ask, is the KV60 (?) 
the best way to go?
There apprered a cascade of 'other' mods if I wanted to actually use 
60m, etc. Some
advice by someone who has been there, please!!

Oh, I am currently using one of the transverter in/out port holes in the 
upper panel for
a jack to charge the internal LiFePO4 battery pack installed a month 
ago. I could
relocate the jack, but would really rather not. I do have the KIO2 
installed.

Allan K7GT
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