[Elecraft] KX2 Happiness

[Chuck Guenther]

Right now, my vintage K3 is back at Elecraft for major upgrades, 
including a second receiver.  I'm enjoying operating the KX2 in the 
meantime.  In fact, it was the dual watch feature of the KX2 that 
clearly demonstrated to me the benefits of a second receiver in working 
the DX pileups.

On Feb. 9, K6JEY 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

  Dr.Doug Millar EdD.
K6JEY