[Elecraft] Vedr: [KX2]

[Fred Jensen]

I use my K2/10 with a LiFePO4 battery for SOTA activations.  It has the 
KAT3 although when I use the Alexloop I bypass the ATU.  It also has the 
SSB module which I've never used, no mic.  Admittedly, I'm somewhat 
orthopedically-challenged so my activations tend to be on the tame side, 
but it is a super radio, and my pack weighs about 25 lbs.  The weight 
isn't a problem for me, but the pack does raise my center-of-mass 
creating balance and stability problems in really challenging terrain. 
Someone younger would have no problem

I can't speak to Giulianos K1 SSB addition, I've only used a K1 one 
time.  I have a KX1 [40/30/20] which I usually take as a back-up.  I 
rarely operate SSB and never when QRP in the field.

I've been curious where Elecraft would go after the K3 and KX3.  The 
KX1, K1, and K2 are essentially mature products [which doesn't mean 
they're obsolete by any means].  The field radio market is getting a bit 
crowded these days.  Some incremental things might be viable for the K3 
[200W internal PA, internal VHF/UHF capability, ???].  I think the 
KPA1500 is off the table?  I really doubt a through-hole "KX2" is likely.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014
- www.cqp.org


On 2/6/2014 3:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> 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.