[Elecraft] KX2 Happiness

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Doug,

Congrats on your good showing in the contest. I worked several while walking and had a nice view from the top of the hill.

In my tests, the MFJ whip could handle a lot more power than the Maldol. The Maldol faded after 20 or 30 seconds at 10 watts, as indicated by the SWR steadily going up. A more scientific test would be a good idea. But I don't think the Maldol HF whips are available anyway, so it's a mute point. 

Wayne
N6KR


On Feb 19, 2017, at 3:18 PM, Doug Millar via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> I got my KX2 on Thursday (It fills out a pretty big Elecraft "stable"). I got on the ARRL CW DX contest with a dipole and 2 element beam at 25'. I was able to work all continents on 10watts. Europe was the most difficult. I worked a bunch of JA's on 40 at night.  I ended up using one of my Begali paddles with the rig. (I think it weighs more than the radio!) The interface with N1MM was simple and works very well. The receiver is very strong and only got clicks from stations a  hundred hz away. 
>    Here's what I liked the most. The filter and NB buttons are next to the volume and selectivity knob. And on the left side.  (Probably because I am a leftie) I like the band switch. The peg is perfect  The radio barely got warm all day/night. I tried driving my Ameritron 1306 with it and got 300w output. It helped on a few contacts. Very happy with the radio. Way to go E'craft!
>      I like the suggestion of the MFJ whip on 20. Is it better than the Maldol? 
> Doug K6JEY 
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