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wayne burdick

Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

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Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our compact KX Line. The KX2 has features very similar to the KX3, at about half the size and weight. It fits easily in a jacket pocket. It can even be used hand-held, with a built-in mic to facilitate HT-style operation.

Despite its small size (1.5 x 2.8 x 5.8") and light weight (13 oz.), the KX2 can be configured as a complete HF station, with an internal 2.6 Ah Li-ion battery, wide-range ATU, and attached CW keyer paddle. This greatly reduces the amount of gear and cables needed for field outings. For home and mobile use, the KX2 works with our KXPA100 100 watt amplifier.

The KX2 can transmit in SSB, CW, and data modes at up to 10 watts. This power level, combined with adjustable speech compression, yields a truly effective SSB radio that fits in the palm of your hand.

True SDR (software-defined radio) technology, with 32-bit I.F. DSP., provides features you'd expect to find only in a desktop rig: stereo dual watch, noise blanking, noise reduction, auto-notch, 8-band RX/TX EQ, a digital voice recorder with two transmit messages, and PSK31/PSK63/RTTY text decode/display. You can even use a keyer paddle to transmit in these data modes -- no PC required.

The KX2 covers 80-10 meters (9 bands), maximizing flexibility for field ops, SOTA, micro-DXpeditions, and ultralight hiking/backpacking. Two padded carrying case options are available (CS40 and CS60).

For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com.

73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ

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Oliver Dröse

Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

Amazing news, Wayne. Allow me a couple of questions:

a.) Will it support the 8 kHz IF shift as in the KX3? Otherwise probably
the same trouble as with the KX3 with AM breakthrough (which is a
problem here in Europe and rendered my KXFL3 useless lot's of times as I
had to switch on the IF shift to get rid of the ghost signals).

b.) Will the KX2 support transverter mode (display)? It would certainly
make a great IF rig for VHF/UHF/microwave portable.

c.) How low can you set the output?

d.) It has general coverage RX, but no AM mode? Does not make sense to me.

e.) No FM mode. A pity, there's quite some FM activity and would be very
useful for microwave IF rig applications, too. Or is that just to
distinguish the KX2 feature set from the KX3?

From the videos seen it seems you did a great job with the internal
speaker this time, congrats!

Tnx & 73, Olli - DH8BQA

Contest, DX & radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de

Am 19.05.2016 um 21:47 schrieb Wayne Burdick:

> Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our compact KX Line. The KX2 has features very similar to the KX3, at about half the size and weight. It fits easily in a jacket pocket. It can even be used hand-held, with a built-in mic to facilitate HT-style operation.
>
> Despite its small size (1.5 x 2.8 x 5.8") and light weight (13 oz.), the KX2 can be configured as a complete HF station, with an internal 2.6 Ah Li-ion battery, wide-range ATU, and attached CW keyer paddle. This greatly reduces the amount of gear and cables needed for field outings. For home and mobile use, the KX2 works with our KXPA100 100 watt amplifier.
>
> The KX2 can transmit in SSB, CW, and data modes at up to 10 watts. This power level, combined with adjustable speech compression, yields a truly effective SSB radio that fits in the palm of your hand.
>
> True SDR (software-defined radio) technology, with 32-bit I.F. DSP., provides features you'd expect to find only in a desktop rig: stereo dual watch, noise blanking, noise reduction, auto-notch, 8-band RX/TX EQ, a digital voice recorder with two transmit messages, and PSK31/PSK63/RTTY text decode/display. You can even use a keyer paddle to transmit in these data modes -- no PC required.
>
> The KX2 covers 80-10 meters (9 bands), maximizing flexibility for field ops, SOTA, micro-DXpeditions, and ultralight hiking/backpacking. Two padded carrying case options are available (CS40 and CS60).
>
> For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com.
>
> 73,
> Wayne, N6KR
> Eric, WA6HHQ
>
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Mike Morrow-3

Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

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Wayne wrote:

> Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our compact
> KX Line.
> ...
> For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com.

But...some useful links are still hidden! Phil Genera posted these **most** helpful URLs:

> Manual: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20owner's%20man%20A4.pdf
> FAQ: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf

However, without Phil's help, there appears to be no links at the Elecraft website to these two important pages. Perhaps there are others pages there right now.

I have some questions:

1. Does the KX2 and KXAT2 have a MARS transmit firmware mod available to authorized users?

2. Can the KX2 receive in *real* AM mode?

3. Is the real-time clock in the KXIO2 backed up by a coin cell, or must the RTC be reset following any power interruption if the KXBT2 is not installed?

4. Will the instruction sheets for the KX2 accessories soon be available for download?

5. Will the KX2 system schematic and other technical information not found in the Owner's Manual soon be available for download?

Very impressive! This appears to be a "must have" system for outdoor hikers and campers who are hams. I see a new QRP rig in my near future.

73,
Mike / KK5F

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Oliver Dröse

Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

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To answer some of my own questions ... (just found the online manual):

a.) Seems not. :-(
b.) Yes.
c.) Still unanswered. Not meaning 0 but real measurements (important for
transverter use).
d.) Listening to AM signals in SSB mode only. Hmm ...
e.) No FM. Still a pity as just a firmware option ...

73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 19.05.2016 um 23:29 schrieb Oliver Dröse:

> Amazing news, Wayne. Allow me a couple of questions:
>
> a.) Will it support the 8 kHz IF shift as in the KX3? Otherwise
> probably the same trouble as with the KX3 with AM breakthrough (which
> is a problem here in Europe and rendered my KXFL3 useless lot's of
> times as I had to switch on the IF shift to get rid of the ghost
> signals).
>
> b.) Will the KX2 support transverter mode (display)? It would
> certainly make a great IF rig for VHF/UHF/microwave portable.
>
> c.) How low can you set the output?
>
> d.) It has general coverage RX, but no AM mode? Does not make sense to
> me.
>
> e.) No FM mode. A pity, there's quite some FM activity and would be
> very useful for microwave IF rig applications, too. Or is that just to
> distinguish the KX2 feature set from the KX3?
>
> From the videos seen it seems you did a great job with the internal
> speaker this time, congrats!
>
> Tnx & 73, Olli - DH8BQA
>
> Contest, DX & radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de
>
>
> Am 19.05.2016 um 21:47 schrieb Wayne Burdick:
>> Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our
>> compact KX Line. The KX2 has features very similar to the KX3, at
>> about half the size and weight. It fits easily in a jacket pocket. It
>> can even be used hand-held, with a built-in mic to facilitate
>> HT-style operation.
>>
>> Despite its small size (1.5 x 2.8 x 5.8") and light weight (13 oz.),
>> the KX2 can be configured as a complete HF station, with an internal
>> 2.6 Ah Li-ion battery, wide-range ATU, and attached CW keyer paddle.
>> This greatly reduces the amount of gear and cables needed for field
>> outings. For home and mobile use, the KX2 works with our KXPA100 100
>> watt amplifier.
>>
>> The KX2 can transmit in SSB, CW, and data modes at up to 10 watts.
>> This power level, combined with adjustable speech compression, yields
>> a truly effective SSB radio that fits in the palm of your hand.
>>
>> True SDR (software-defined radio) technology, with 32-bit I.F. DSP.,
>> provides features you'd expect to find only in a desktop rig: stereo
>> dual watch, noise blanking, noise reduction, auto-notch, 8-band RX/TX
>> EQ, a digital voice recorder with two transmit messages, and
>> PSK31/PSK63/RTTY text decode/display. You can even use a keyer paddle
>> to transmit in these data modes -- no PC required.
>>
>> The KX2 covers 80-10 meters (9 bands), maximizing flexibility for
>> field ops, SOTA, micro-DXpeditions, and ultralight
>> hiking/backpacking. Two padded carrying case options are available
>> (CS40 and CS60).
>>
>> For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne, N6KR
>> Eric, WA6HHQ
>>
>>
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Oliver Dröse

Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

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Hi Mike,

manual, FAQs, etc. are now quite prominently on Elecraft's main page. ;-)

To answer some of your questions (per the manual):
2. No.
3. Backed up by 2 "super cap" holding data for about 2 hours which
should be enough to recharge the battery pack.

73, Olli - DH8BQA

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Am 19.05.2016 um 23:36 schrieb Mike Morrow:

> Wayne wrote:
>
>> Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our compact
>> KX Line.
>> ...
>> For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com.
> But...some useful links are still hidden! Phil Genera posted these **most** helpful URLs:
>
>> Manual: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20owner's%20man%20A4.pdf
>> FAQ: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf
> However, without Phil's help, there appears to be no links at the Elecraft website to these two important pages. Perhaps there are others pages there right now.
>
> I have some questions:
>
> 1. Does the KX2 and KXAT2 have a MARS transmit firmware mod available to authorized users?
>
> 2. Can the KX2 receive in *real* AM mode?
>
> 3. Is the real-time clock in the KXIO2 backed up by a coin cell, or must the RTC be reset following any power interruption if the KXBT2 is not installed?
>
> 4. Will the instruction sheets for the KX2 accessories soon be available for download?
>
> 5. Will the KX2 system schematic and other technical information not found in the Owner's Manual soon be available for download?
>
> Very impressive! This appears to be a "must have" system for outdoor hikers and campers who are hams. I see a new QRP rig in my near future.
>
> 73,
> Mike / KK5F
>
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Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

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Will the Begali "Adventure" paddles fit the KX2 as well as the KX3?

Mike KD8RQE

In a message dated 5/19/2016 5:37:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[hidden email] writes:

Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our
compact KX Line. The KX2 has features very similar to the KX3, at about half the
size and weight. It fits easily in a jacket pocket. It can even be used
hand-held, with a built-in mic to facilitate HT-style operation.

Despite its small size (1.5 x 2.8 x 5.8") and light weight (13 oz.), the
KX2 can be configured as a complete HF station, with an internal 2.6 Ah
Li-ion battery, wide-range ATU, and attached CW keyer paddle. This greatly
reduces the amount of gear and cables needed for field outings. For home and
mobile use, the KX2 works with our KXPA100 100 watt amplifier.

The KX2 can transmit in SSB, CW, and data modes at up to 10 watts. This
power level, combined with adjustable speech compression, yields a truly
effective SSB radio that fits in the palm of your hand.

True SDR (software-defined radio) technology, with 32-bit I.F. DSP.,
provides features you'd expect to find only in a desktop rig: stereo dual watch,
noise blanking, noise reduction, auto-notch, 8-band RX/TX EQ, a digital
voice recorder with two transmit messages, and PSK31/PSK63/RTTY text
decode/display. You can even use a keyer paddle to transmit in these data modes --
no PC required.

The KX2 covers 80-10 meters (9 bands), maximizing flexibility for field
ops, SOTA, micro-DXpeditions, and ultralight hiking/backpacking. Two padded
carrying case options are available (CS40 and CS60).

For further details, please visit www.elecraft.com.

73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ

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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

Mike,

From the KX2 FAQ
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf

"Q:
Can I use a KXPD3 with the KX2?
A:
Yes; however, you may need to update the KXPD3. If
your KXPD3 has one thumb screw that’s longer than
the other, order part no. E700425 to replace the
original left-hand thumb screw on the KXPD3. Use
of the original longer thumb screw would damage
the KX2."

So it appears the Adventure mount will fit, but
that we may need to shorten the screws a bit. Not
sure what "a bit" is!

73, Phil W7OX

On 5/19/16 3:16 PM, Mike via Elecraft wrote:
> Will the Begali "Adventure" paddles fit the KX2 as well as the KX3?
>
> Mike KD8RQE

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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

Ron,

Mike's question was "Will the Begali "Adventure"
paddles fit the KX2 as well as the KX3?"

Is your answer for the Adventure or for the
KXPD3? My take is that it's safe to assume that
the Adventure screws might be even longer than the
longest one on the KXPD3 -- lacking an input from
Begali.

73, Phil W7OX

On 5/19/16 8:02 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> Engineering tells me they clear, even with the long tip, but the long one is
> only a few mil away from an inductor, so a good tightening could end up
> hitting the inductor and damaging the main board.
>
> You can order a second short screw to replace the longer one with. That also
> eliminates any issues with having the screws in the right locations on the
> KX3 too. Order E700245.
>
> An alert is scheduled to be shipped with every KX2 warning about this issue.
>
>
> In the meantime, the KXPD3 paddles work just fine leaving the long thumb
> screw loose. At least they do for me!
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil
> Wheeler
> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 5:30 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver
>
> Mike,
>
> From the KX2 FAQ
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf
>
> "Q:
> Can I use a KXPD3 with the KX2?
> A:
> Yes; however, you may need to update the KXPD3. If your KXPD3 has one thumb
> screw that's longer than the other, order part no. E700425 to replace the
> original left-hand thumb screw on the KXPD3. Use of the original longer
> thumb screw would damage the KX2."
>
> So it appears the Adventure mount will fit, but that we may need to shorten
> the screws a bit. Not sure what "a bit" is!
>
> 73, Phil W7OX
>
> On 5/19/16 3:16 PM, Mike via Elecraft wrote:
>> Will the Begali "Adventure" paddles fit the KX2 as well as the KX3?
>>
>> Mike KD8RQE

Mike Morrow-3

Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

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Olli wrote:

> d.) It has general coverage RX, but no AM mode? Does not make sense to me.
>
> e.) No FM mode. A pity, there's quite some FM activity...

I'd also ask why proper (not zero-beat SSB) **reception** of AM (and to lesser extent, FM) could not have been easily added with only an small investment in firmware. Perhaps that is possible in a subsequent firmware release.

I have misgivings about the tolerance of the KXBT2 connector/cable for the very frequent battery pack removal and installation that is required for **every** battery recharge. In particular, is the small fixed connector in the KX2 rated for this service over, say, a 15-year product life with daily (probable worst-case) battery removal and replacement?

I have always mistrusted internal batteries in the same space as a radio's electronics. I'd have preferred an internal battery compartment that is **environmentally separated** from the rest of the radio, plus integral recharge circuitry that allows proper recharge while the battery remains in place...just like almost all consumer products have for 40 years.

I wonder if aftermarket heat sinks, side plates, and panel covers will soon follow.

These are just nits. The KX2 is certainly as exciting a product as any ham manufacturer has ever introduced. The apparent prompt availability of the KX2 and accessories except KXPD2 is astonishing...I waited six months for a K1 after Dayton 2000!

73,
Mike / KK5F
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wayne burdick

Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

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The battery connector is very heavy duty, rated for 5 amps and thousands of insertion/removal cycles.

73,
Wayne
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> On May 20, 2016, at 12:45 PM, Mike Morrow <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Olli wrote:
>
>> d.) It has general coverage RX, but no AM mode? Does not make sense to me.
>>
>> e.) No FM mode. A pity, there's quite some FM activity...
>
> I'd also ask why proper (not zero-beat SSB) **reception** of AM (and to lesser extent, FM) could not have been easily added with only an small investment in firmware. Perhaps that is possible in a subsequent firmware release.
>
> I have misgivings about the tolerance of the KXBT2 connector/cable for the very frequent battery pack removal and installation that is required for **every** battery recharge. In particular, is the small fixed connector in the KX2 rated for this service over, say, a 15-year product life with daily (probable worst-case) battery removal and replacement?
>
> I have always mistrusted internal batteries in the same space as a radio's electronics. I'd have preferred an internal battery compartment that is **environmentally separated** from the rest of the radio, plus integral recharge circuitry that allows proper recharge while the battery remains in place...just like almost all consumer products have for 40 years.
>
> I wonder if aftermarket heat sinks, side plates, and panel covers will soon follow.
>
> These are just nits. The KX2 is certainly as exciting a product as any ham manufacturer has ever introduced. The apparent prompt availability of the KX2 and accessories except KXPD2 is astonishing...I waited six months for a K1 after Dayton 2000!
>
> 73,
> Mike / KK5F
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KV5J

Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

Kinda looks like an expensive knock off of the radios the Chinese have been selling for the past year.

Keith

Ed Muns

Re: Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

In reply to this post by Phil Wheeler-2

I have been using a Begali Adventurer Mono on my KX2 SN 20 for several weeks
now with no problem. The screws look short enough and are not anywhere
close to the PCB.

This morning (Friday) before the Dayton vendor displays opened, I had Wayne
look at my paddle and he verified that the screws were short enough.

Ed W0YK
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-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Ron
D'Eau Claire
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 14:53
To: 'Phil Wheeler'; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

Sorry for the confusion Phil. This is the question and answer I added a bit
of information to. Saw nothing about the Begali Adventure there.

"Q:

Can I use a KXPD3 with the KX2?

A:

Yes; however, you may need to update the KXPD3. If your KXPD3 has one thumb
screw that's longer than the other, order part no. E700425 to replace the
original left-hand thumb screw on the KXPD3. Use of the original longer
thumb screw would damage the KX2."

Ron

From: Phil Wheeler [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 8:10 PM
To: Ron D'Eau Claire; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

Ron,

Mike's question was "Will the Begali "Adventure" paddles fit the KX2 as well
as the KX3?"

Is your answer for the Adventure or for the KXPD3? My take is that it's
safe to assume that the Adventure screws might be even longer than the
longest one on the KXPD3 -- lacking an input from Begali.

73, Phil W7OX

On 5/19/16 8:02 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

Engineering tells me they clear, even with the long tip, but the long one is
only a few mil away from an inductor, so a good tightening could end up
hitting the inductor and damaging the main board.

You can order a second short screw to replace the longer one with. That also
eliminates any issues with having the screws in the right locations on the
KX3 too. Order E700245.

An alert is scheduled to be shipped with every KX2 warning about this issue.

In the meantime, the KXPD3 paddles work just fine leaving the long thumb
screw loose. At least they do for me!

73, Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 5:30 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

Mike,

From the KX2 FAQ
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf

"Q:
Can I use a KXPD3 with the KX2?
A:
Yes; however, you may need to update the KXPD3. If your KXPD3 has one thumb
screw that's longer than the other, order part no. E700425 to replace the
original left-hand thumb screw on the KXPD3. Use of the original longer
thumb screw would damage the KX2."

So it appears the Adventure mount will fit, but that we may need to shorten
the screws a bit. Not sure what "a bit" is!

73, Phil W7OX

On 5/19/16 3:16 PM, Mike via Elecraft wrote:

Will the Begali "Adventure" paddles fit the KX2 as well as the KX3?

Mike KD8RQE

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Thank you Ed, this is the answer I've been waiting for:

John KN5L

On 05/20/2016 11:10 PM, Ed Muns wrote:
> I have been using a Begali Adventurer Mono on my KX2 SN 20 for several weeks
> now with no problem. The screws look short enough and are not anywhere
> close to the PCB.
>
> This morning (Friday) before the Dayton vendor displays opened, I had Wayne
> look at my paddle and he verified that the screws were short enough.
>
> Ed W0YK
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Re: Begali Adventure on the KX2

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Excellent news, Ed. Thanks for posting!

73, Phil W7OX

On 5/20/16 9:10 PM, Ed Muns wrote:
> I have been using a Begali Adventurer Mono on my KX2 SN 20 for several weeks
> now with no problem. The screws look short enough and are not anywhere
> close to the PCB.
>
> This morning (Friday) before the Dayton vendor displays opened, I had Wayne
> look at my paddle and he verified that the screws were short enough.
>
> Ed W0YK

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil
> Wheeler
> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 5:30 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver
>
> Mike,
>
> From the KX2 FAQ
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf
>
> "Q:
> Can I use a KXPD3 with the KX2?
> A:
> Yes; however, you may need to update the KXPD3. If your KXPD3 has one thumb
> screw that's longer than the other, order part no. E700425 to replace the
> original left-hand thumb screw on the KXPD3. Use of the original longer
> thumb screw would damage the KX2."
>
> So it appears the Adventure mount will fit, but that we may need to shorten
> the screws a bit. Not sure what "a bit" is!
>
> 73, Phil W7OX
>
> On 5/19/16 3:16 PM, Mike via Elecraft wrote:
>
> Will the Begali "Adventure" paddles fit the KX2 as well as the KX3?
>
> Mike KD8RQE
>
>
>
>