[Elecraft] Questions about KX2 possible purchase

[Jim Brown]

On 5/24/2020 2:05 PM, Doug Daniels wrote:
> If a battery is included, is a second one a wise
> purchase?
> If the tuner isn't included, 

Both are extras.

how necessary is the tuner (I have an end fed
> 80 and am building an end fed 40).

I strongly recommend the tuner for your uses.


> Is the AX1 worth it for just 20, 17, 15?

That depends on what other options you can buy that best suit your plans 
for each location, and will certainly vary from one QTH to another. It's 
a very nice light weight, super-portable antenna designed by Wayne 
himself, who is a serious backpacker, but it's really designed for 
pedestrian/bicycle mobile operation.

 > What else is not included that I should be considering?

Mic, paddle, computer, one or more cable adapters if you want to work 
WSJT modes.

For longer operating events, one of these outboard batteries or a second 
internal Elecraft internal battery.

https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/12v-series-lifepo4-batteries

When comparing rigs, consider that Elecraft backpacking rigs include a 
very good receiver and preamp, and draw FAR less current on receive than 
the JA rigs -- ~150mA for the KX2 and KX3, compared to 1A or more for 
the others. This greatly extends battery life. The KX2 has a built-in mic.

https://elecraft.com/products/kx2-ssb-cw-data-80-10-m-transceiver

73, Jim K9YC