[Elecraft] [KX2] [KX0]

[eric norris]

I  agree that a minimalist K2 would work perfectly for the kx2 you are describing..  Even though it is a bit bigger than the KX3, there is plenty of room inside for a lightweight battery pack if you don't want the weight of the lead-acid  Elecraft battery, and of course it has an internal atu available.  

Also, among all the kits I have built over the years, the K2 is hands down the most fun, and the most satisfying when you first turn it on.  It took me about 60 hours to build a fully-loaded K2/10.   It STILL has an excellent receiver.  

I would love to see something in the other direction--say a KX0.  It would be as small as a rockmite or smaller, single band or with plug-in modules, an atu, and at least 2 watts out.   Optimised to work with a wire thrown into a tree. A receiver much better than the rockmite, maybe close to the KX1.  Attachment for the KX3 paddles.  CW only, and built-in keyer with at least one memory.  You could put in in your shirt pocket and operate.

Maybe that's just me.

73

Eric WD6DBM

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