Dayton purchase... K2!

[Steve KC8QVO]

Well between the KX1 and K2 I ended up with the K2. I talked with two friends that have built them. Overall I think the K2 will get more use and suit my general operating better than the KX1 would. That is not to discount the fact that the KX1 is a great rig and I woudl enjoy using it, the K2 is a more versatile rig in my book. Combined with an amp I don't think it can be beat in the performance/versatility categories.
 
I had one held for me but it was sold so they are going to ship one out to me soon - hopefully it will go out today. I got the K2, 160 kit, and the SSB kit. I wasn't too sure about the noise blanker. I can add that later. What say all? Needed/not needed?
 
Steve, KC8QVO


     
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[lstavenhagen]

The noise blanker was the first module I added to my K2. IMO, it's almost required especially if you're going to use it at the home QTH at all where there's any line noise. I have a 10 to 20db over line noise problem here at night so I have to have a NB in all my rigs.

It's a very easy build, an hour or two in an evening overall, and cheap too.

73,
LS
W5QD

[2rGarry]

Good choice.  

NO noise blanker here and none needed so I can't help with that.  The K2 has one of the quietest receivers I have used and I like it.  

 I have the 160 module and the ssb module and that's it.  I mainly use mine for cw so the ssb is not a particularly needed item but from time to time I do get on the air with my 10-12 watt phone signal.  The auto tuner might be nice depending on what type of antennas you use.  Might make that my next purchase since I use open wire feed line to an all-band wire antenna.

72
Garry/Ve7ajj