[Elecraft] Vedr: [KX2]

[Don Wilhelm]

The best suggestion I have seen in this thread is for the K2 with KSB2 
option.  It is an off-the-shelf kit using thru-hole construction.  full 
160 through 10 meter bands is possible with the addition of the K160RX 
and K60XV options.  The K2 is not too large for portable operation, and 
it is a full featured transceiver with dual VFOs, Split capability, and 
with additional options such as the KAT2 and the KBT2, it is quite 
capable of SOTA operation with a variety of antennas, either CW or SSB 
or Data modes.  The K2/10 is quite lightweight if the internal battery 
is not included.

While Giuliano's K1 SSB addition would work, it has limitations - the 
base K1 has limited bands and a limited VFO tuning range. Giuliano's SSB 
addition is not available as a kit - so it is only for those who want to 
lend their skills to homebrew (that is OK for some, but not the majority).
The K1 with the internal tuner and the internal battery pack does not 
leave much internal space for the addition of anything like a SSB addition.

I do not think Elecraft will be forthcoming with another thru-hole kit.

The KX3 is a more capable transceiver than the K2, and is in a smaller 
package -- so the appeal is only for those who want to "build it 
yourself", and the K2 is the best answer in today's world unless 
significant compromises are acceptable.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/6/2014 5:11 PM, Jessie Oberreuter wrote:
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>      Anyone remember this?
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>     http://www.i0cg.com/k1_page.htm
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> Giuliano made an SSB board for his K1 :).
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>      The K1 is a great trail friendly radio, and it has a lot more mod 
> space than the KX1!
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