[Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

[Bill Johnson]

Shut, for a ham of over 60 years, your post inspires me to get more involved,  find new stuff to do.   I am getting into VHF-UHF again but will always be on the air looking for contacts.   Good luck with your pursuits!

Have a great day!
Bill

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Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:20:18 PM
To: Charles G. Saunders <kw4cz49 at gmail.com>
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 ... Any KX2 users on this list?

I have been using a KX2 with the ATU a little over a year, my first and only radio.  I love it and have had great success in field throwing a 58’ wire up a tree and a 13’ counterpoise on the ground.  Been experimenting with different antenna at home, so far a folded dipole using about 128-130’ of wire being the best performer on 80/40/20m.  I put together an external power supply using a security system sealed 12V battery in a small plastic ammo box, an auto lighter plug and a cheap voltmeter.  I have operated for over two hours at 10W using this battery rig and the whole station fits in a small $15.00 backpack.

You are not mistaken, however, posts regarding the KX2 are few and far between.  The radio is simply that good!

Keeping Watch-
shu

Joe Shuman, KE8KJZ

> On Jan 29, 2020, at 22:05, Charles G. Saunders <kw4cz49 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> Just curious, I haven't seen much of anything on the KX2's here.
> My first Elecraft rig and really having a good time learning.
> 73, KW4CZ  Gordon
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