[Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

[Oliver Dröse]

To answer some of my own questions ... (just found the online manual):

a.) Seems not. :-(
b.) Yes.
c.) Still unanswered. Not meaning 0 but real measurements (important for 
transverter use).
d.) Listening to AM signals in SSB mode only. Hmm ...
e.) No FM. Still a pity as just a firmware option ...

73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 19.05.2016 um 23:29 schrieb Oliver Dröse:
> Amazing news, Wayne. Allow me a couple of questions:
>
> a.) Will it support the 8 kHz IF shift as in the KX3? Otherwise 
> probably the same trouble as with the KX3 with AM breakthrough (which 
> is a problem here in Europe and rendered my KXFL3 useless lot's of 
> times as I had to switch on the IF shift to get rid of the ghost 
> signals).
>
> b.) Will the KX2 support transverter mode (display)? It would 
> certainly make a great IF rig for VHF/UHF/microwave portable.
>
> c.) How low can you set the output?
>
> d.) It has general coverage RX, but no AM mode? Does not make sense to 
> me.
>
> e.) No FM mode. A pity, there's quite some FM activity and would be 
> very useful for microwave IF rig applications, too. Or is that just to 
> distinguish the KX2 feature set from the KX3?
>
> From the videos seen it seems you did a great job with the internal 
> speaker this time, congrats!
>
> Tnx & 73, Olli - DH8BQA
>
> Contest, DX & radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de
>
>
> Am 19.05.2016 um 21:47 schrieb Wayne Burdick:
>> Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our 
>> compact KX Line. The KX2 has features very similar to the KX3, at 
>> about half the size and weight. It fits easily in a jacket pocket. It 
>> can even be used hand-held, with a built-in mic to facilitate 
>> HT-style operation.
>>
>> Despite its small size (1.5 x 2.8 x 5.8") and light weight (13 oz.), 
>> the KX2 can be configured as a complete HF station, with an internal 
>> 2.6 Ah Li-ion battery, wide-range ATU, and attached CW keyer paddle. 
>> This greatly reduces the amount of gear and cables needed for field 
>> outings. For home and mobile use, the KX2 works with our KXPA100 100 
>> watt amplifier.
>>
>> The KX2 can transmit in SSB, CW, and data modes at up to 10 watts. 
>> This power level, combined with adjustable speech compression, yields 
>> a truly effective SSB radio that fits in the palm of your hand.
>>
>> True SDR (software-defined radio) technology, with 32-bit I.F. DSP., 
>> provides features you'd expect to find only in a desktop rig: stereo 
>> dual watch, noise blanking, noise reduction, auto-notch, 8-band RX/TX 
>> EQ, a digital voice recorder with two transmit messages, and 
>> PSK31/PSK63/RTTY text decode/display. You can even use a keyer paddle 
>> to transmit in these data modes -- no PC required.
>>
>> The KX2 covers 80-10 meters (9 bands), maximizing flexibility for 
>> field ops, SOTA, micro-DXpeditions, and ultralight 
>> hiking/backpacking. Two padded carrying case options are available 
>> (CS40 and CS60).
>>
>> For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne, N6KR
>> Eric, WA6HHQ
>>
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