[Elecraft] Want to build a K2

[Hisashi T Fujinaka]

I used to find the KDSP2 (which I thought sounded funny) and the KAF2 on
eBay. I'm guessing you can find the other bits as well.

On Sat, 17 Jun 2023, Dave Van Wallaghen wrote:

> Hank,
>
> At this point the only options unavailable in addition to the KPA100 are the 
> K60XV 60M/Tranverter module and the KDSP2 Audio Filter module. The KAT2 
> internal 20W ATU is still available as are all the other modules. To key the 
> KXPA100 amp (or any other external amp) you will need to add a keying circuit 
> to the basic K2 as it is not a native option in the K2. There are many 
> circuits found on the web for doing this. If you don't want to roll one on 
> your own, I happen to sell a kit for doing just that here: 
> https://www.w8fgu.com/k2_trdriver.html
>
> As an addition, I also work part time for Elecraft providing tech support for 
> their older line of products like the K2, K1 and KX1. As I am not physically 
> located at Elecraft in Watsonville, CA (I'm just south of Detroit, MI), you 
> can always get a hold of me at dave at elecraft dot com. I support all the 
> new kits being sold and if you pull the trigger, get a hold of me for a 
> couple of tips before you begin you K2 build.
>
> It is a highly satisfactory experience to build something of this magnitude 
> and while we have plenty of stock left for the K2, as you know, it won't last 
> forever. It is well worth the effort.
>
> 73,
> Dave, W8FGU
>
>
>
> On 6/17/2023 1:15:26 PM, "K4HYJ via Elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> Hey folks.
>> 
>> I want to try and tackle a more challenging kit build.  I built my K3S back
>> in Oct 2018 and it was pretty easy.  Same for my KX3 2 years later.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The K2 looks like more of a real kit with challenges!  After seeing old
>> posts here, I can see there are certain items no longer available from
>> Elecraft due to parts availability.  Is there anything else discontinued
>> besides the 100 watt amp and 100 watt antenna tuner?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I already own the 100 watt amp for my KX3 so I could use it maybe?  Will
>> band changing be as seamless??
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> There are some decent discounts right now on packages.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Hank
>> 
>> K4HYJ
>> 
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Elecraft mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> 
>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>> Message delivered to dave at w8fgu.com
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> Message delivered to htodd at twofifty.com

-- 
Hisashi T Fujinaka - htodd at twofifty.com
BSEE + BSChem + BAEnglish + MSCS + $2.50 = coffee