[Elecraft] Getting ready to order a K2 - which options

[Fred Smith]

If this your only base rig I would order the KPA100 that will give you a lot
of operating options with the added wattage and still turn down to QRP if
you want I do so with mine quit often. The KAT100 is a very nice tuner and
tunes high SWR loads I prefer the external enclosure on mine.

One thing I would suggest "strongly" is to consult with Don and ask him to
advise you of the options and the order of installation as some can be done
during the build. Otherwise you will disassemble much of the radio to
install some of the options. On the other hand some are easily done after
the build is completed at any time. JMHO


73,
Fred/N0AZZ



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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 2:40 PM
To: Burke Jones
Cc: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Getting ready to order a K2 - which options

Burke,

It depends on what you want to accomplish with your K2.
Yes, the KSB2 will allow you to use digital modes - the K2 also has a 3rd
set of filters that can be set up called the RTTY filter set (turn it on or
off in the secondary menu).
The K160RX adds a receive antenna and the 160 meter band.  The K60XV option
adds 60 meters and a transverter interface.
The KAF2 adds a peaked audio filter that is very nice for CW.
The KDSP2 (which goes in the same place as the KAF2 - you can't have
both) adds audio DSP to provide brick wall selectivity as well as Noise
Reduction.
The KNB2 works well with impulse noise (like auto ignition noise) if that is
a problem at your location.
The KIO2 allows you to control the K2 from a computer or use an automated
logger.

That is the list unless you want to consider the internal battery or the
tuner or the KPA100

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/13/2012 3:22 PM, Burke Jones wrote:
> I am getting ready to put in an order for a K2 kit.  I currently have 
> the KX1, which is my only rig.  I want something more substantial at 
> home to sit on the desktop and have fun with.
>
> I am definitely getting the SSB option - mainly because I want to do 
> some of the digital modes.
>
> I don't want to do the battery or internal tuner at this time (might 
> make good Christmas presents down the line).
>
> What other options should I consider and why?
>
> Burke Jones
> N0HYD
> http://www.N0HYD.com
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