[Elecraft] FW: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM

[Mike Harris]

John,

The KAF2 audio filter makes the audio much nicer, the always in line LPF 
cuts out the hf hiss should you ever listen to SSB.

Noise blanker if your environment requires it.

These things can be retrofitted if you plan to upgrade it by stealth.

Once you have an idea what you're aiming for, go onto the Elecraft site 
and download the respective manuals.

My K2 is #01400 vintage mid year 2000.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 04/01/2019 16:06, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> John,
> 
> If you want only CW, the basic K2 and KPA100 will do that for you.
> If you need a tuner, the KAT100 is a good wide range autotuner.
> 
> The basic K2 covers 80 thru 10 meters except for 60 meters.
> To add 60 meters, the K60XV kit is in order and to add 160 meters and 
> the receive antenna connection you will want the K160RX.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 1/4/2019 7:52 AM, John Daws wrote:
>> Just to copy you in to an enquiry sent to Waters and Stanton in the UK
>>
>>
>> I intend to buy the K2/100 kit but need to be sure about precisely what I
>> need for CW only use
>>
>>
>> Any advice welcome - and needed1
>>
>>
>> Best
>>
>>
>> John M6KET/2E0XET
>>
>>
>> From: John Daws <johndaws85 at gmail.com>
>> Sent: 04 January 2019 12:06
>> To: sales at wsplc.com
>> Subject: FW: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM
>>
>>
>> FAO Glynn
>>
>>
>> Sent this to Peter Waters but have been advised to forward it to you 
>> in the
>> meantime.
>>
>>
>> Would appreciate your thought on exactly what I need to specify on 
>> this kit
>> order- and some quotes
>>
>>
>> Many thanks
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>> From: John Daws <johndaws85 at gmail.com <mailto:johndaws85 at gmail.com> >
>> Sent: 04 January 2019 11:56
>> To: 'Peter Waters' <Peter.Waters at wsplc.com 
>> <mailto:Peter.Waters at wsplc.com> >
>> Subject: RE: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM
>>
>>
>> Peter - have considered all advice and now feel ready to make a definite
>> order; I have also found someone I trust to build the kit.
>>
>>
>> I would like to order a K2/100 kit. For CW use only.
>>
>>
>> 1.I don't think therefore I need the SSB adapter?
>>
>>
>> 2.I don't need the 160/60 metre modules.
>>
>>
>> 3.Are the audio filter options needed - would they enhance CW operation??
>>
>>
>> 4.I would need to ask you about the High performance noise blanker??
>>
>>
>> 5.I would not need the Hand Mic and I don't know what the 'Elecraft 
>> Logo hat
>> is??!!
>>
>>
>> 6.My understanding is that the ATU KAT100 would have to be an external 
>> unit
>> for the K2/100.
>>
>> A price on this would also be needed.
>>
>>
>> 7.SOME IDEA OF PRICE BASED ON THIS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
>>
>>
>> Please feel free to phone me or respond by e-mail so I can move this
>> forward.
>>
>> I appreciate that the kits have to be ordered from the USA.
>>
>>
>> Thanks for your help
>>
>>
>> Best
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>>
>> M6KET/2E0XET
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Peter Waters <Peter.Waters at wsplc.com 
>> <mailto:Peter.Waters at wsplc.com> >
>>
>> Sent: 14 December 2018 22:46
>> To: Madelyn Gomez <madelyn at elecraft.com <mailto:madelyn at elecraft.com> >;
>> John Daws <johndaws85 at gmail.com <mailto:johndaws85 at gmail.com> >
>> Subject: Re: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM
>>
>>
>> Hi John,
>>
>>
>> I just picked up on your email that Elecraft copied me in on. I built 
>> myself
>> a K2 around 12 years ago and enjoyed it a lot. However, it is a component
>> level kit and also requires coils to be wound.
>>
>>
>> We do actually import the kits to order but I am not aware of any UK 
>> builder
>> that currently offers a build service. It is quite a few hours work and
>> would only really be economical if you could find somebody who could 
>> build
>> it as a a hobby project rather than a commercial operation.
>>
>>
>> The KX3 is actually very close to the K2 in terms of power output and 
>> has a
>> lot more features. An amplifier would be a better route to go. The kit
>> versions are quite easy to build and require no special skills or test
>> equipment. It is totally solder less.
>>
>>
>> I will be happy to give you any additional advice you may need.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Peter Waters G3OJV.
>>
>>    _____
>>
>> From: Madelyn Gomez <madelyn at elecraft.com <mailto:madelyn at elecraft.com> >
>> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2018 9:56:26 PM
>> To: John Daws; Peter Waters
>> Subject: Re: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM
>>
>>
>> Hi John,
>>
>>
>> We still have the K2 kit but we sell it as full soldier kit only.
>>
>>
>> The radio operators here in the US that would rather not build,  purchase
>> the kit and have it shipped directly to a builder then on to themselves.
>>
>>
>> Perhaps Waters and Stanton can provide you a list of folks they feel are
>> good builders?
>>
>>
>> Madelyn Gomez
>>
>> Elecraft Sales
>>
>> 125 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA.
>> 831-763-4211
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 2:22 AM Elecraft (Shopify) <mailer at shopify.com
>> <mailto:mailer at shopify.com> > wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> You received a new message from your online store's contact form.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Name:
>>
>> John Daws
>>
>> Email:
>>
>> johndaws85 at gmail.com <mailto:johndaws85 at gmail.com>
>>
>> Phone:
>>
>> 00441527893645
>>
>> Body:
>>
>> Just an enquiry from  UK customer.
>> Have currently got and enjoy a KX3 but with my 2E0 license now I can 
>> use 50
>> watts.*
>> I am CW only and likely to remain so!
>> I tried a K2/100  yesterday at a dealers and love it to bits- its 
>> simplicity
>> and ease of operation- but have no way of knowing the quality of the 
>> build
>> inside  the chassis: it appears to work!
>> Waters and Stanton in the UK have been very helpful but they no longer
>> import K2's.
>> Is it posible to order a BUILT K2/100 from you and if so how much 
>> would it
>> cost me? I would be more reassured if you were able to do the build 
>> but the
>> costs and shipping might be prohibitive?
>> I would appreciate any advice .
>> best wishes
>> John M6KET/2E0XET
>> * Have also considered the KXPA100 as a preamp for the KX3 but the K2/100
>> really does interest me as a 'new' rig and the K3 is out of my price
>> bracket.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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