[Elecraft] PBSK31

[David Giles]

Hello Phil,

My K2's serial number is in the 5000s so it has the temperature 
stability circuit built in.  I have only just recently started using it 
on JT9 after some time on JT65.  I don't start transmitting until it has 
warmed up after 5 minutes or so.  I first used it outdoors at my remote 
site (see VK3TUN on qrz.com) and had to shield it from the wind.  Now 
that the shed is up, that is no longer an issue.  I don't know if it 
helps that much with dissipating the heat, but I always have the bail 
extended.

73 de David VK5DG / VK3TUN


On 25/04/2016 7:53 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> David,
>
> Do you do anything special to ensure frequency stability in those 
> modes with your K2?
>
> Phil W7OX
>
> On 4/24/16 3:02 PM, David Giles wrote:
>> I've made hundreds of contacts using JT65 and JT9 with my K2 at 5W. 
>> Most of these portable on a 12v battery with solar charging. With a 
>> 48 second transmit period, it's probably more of a stress test than 
>> BPSK31.
>>
>> 73 de David VK5DG / VK3TUN
>>
>> On 24/04/2016 2:07 PM, Bruce Rattray wrote:
>>> What is the safe level to operate the K2 at for the PBSK31 mode?  I'm
>>> thinking 2 or 3 watts.  tnx 73 Bruce ve5rc
>
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