[Elecraft] K2 purchase considered

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

The K2/10 does not have a KEYOUT signal, so you would have to add one to 
key the KXPA100 (it is not a kit available from Elecraft).  You can see 
what needs to be added at http://www.mmccs.com/mmarc/n0ss/index_k2.html 
- scroll down to K2 (basic) External T-R Relay Driver.  Contrary to what 
is stated, no kits are available - N0SS is SK.

Other than that, the K2 is still a good transceiver even though it is a 
22 year old design.

73,
Don W3FPR


On 11/20/2020 1:07 PM, John Daws wrote:
> Advice and opinions sought please
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> Am a CW only operator with retro tendencies! I enjoy QRP but also the
> flexibility to QRO to 50 watts (maximum allowed for the intermediate
> licence)
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> Have used a KX3 since 2016 and added a KXPA 100 +ATU last year
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> Am really tempted to get a K2 to use alongside the above- I have an
> experienced builder here in the UK.
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> Everything I have read about the K2 excites me!!
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> If I order the basic K2+ KNB2+KAF2 I can presumably use this combination
> with the KXPA100+ATU which I already have?
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> Is there any other combination or extra I should look at as a literally CW
> only operator??
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> I do not need KSB2 or the K160m options.
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> (Would buy second hand if I could find a good one but would need to know a
> lot about the provenance of the builder)
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