[Elecraft] K2 - Looking for someone who can check this thing out for me.

[Phil Wheeler]

Steve,

The K2 should work well for you; it's a fine 
radio. And the issues could relate to learning how 
to use it -- as with any new radio. So if you 
received a manual with it, be sure to read the 
part on operating it.  Ditto with the various 
accessories (you didn't mention which you have). 
If you didn't get a printed manual, they can be 
downloaded from the Elecraft web site:

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740001_K2%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20I.pdf

Not working with the mic could be a matter of 
adjusting the mic gain appropriately. Plus, if a 
QRP version (no KPA100), operating QRP on SSB can 
be problematical, particularly with recent abysmal 
band conditions!

If problems continue, don't despair: as Ken said 
"Don Wilhelm, W3FPR is the man to handle the 
problem." -- and there is lots of informal support 
here, too :-)

73, Phil W7OX


On 5/13/16 4:34 PM, MyFord at nc.rr.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I recently purchased a K2 from a ham.  It was supposed to be in great condition.  It came with a few options and no mic.
>
> I have the radio, and it makes noise like it is doing CW.  I figured it was working even though I have made no contacts and the reverse beacon has not spotted me.
>
> I pulled the front so that I could verify how the mic was set.  It is set for an Icom mic.  I bought an Icom mic to use on it.  Tried making contacts, no answer back.
>
> I now think that I was taken.  I have not made a single contact.  I feel bad and am starting to not like Elecraft K2.  My Yaesu FT-817nd works well and I make tons of contacts with it, using same antenna as with the K2.
>
> I figure that I need to send it to somebody who can check it out and tell me if it is OK and also fix it if there is a problem.  I'm not sure that there is a problem, but I want to make sure.
>
> Thank you and 73,
>
> Steve Nielsen
> KI4EZL
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