KX2 Data operation.

[wn3r.us]

I have a KX3 and never added the third party heat sink, but will probably install the one now offered by Elecraft.

I'm seriously looking over the KX2. I'd be interested in hearing from owners of both rigs about digital operation comparisons.

How has the heat issue been addressed in the KX2?

If this question has been asked and answered, please tell me where I can find them.

Thank you.

73, Dick, WN3R

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[Ed Muns]

What heat issue?  My KX2 runs RTTY at 10 watts.  If the transmit-receive ratio is too high, or if the transmission is too long, the PA temperature may reach the limit where power is reduced to 5 watts.


73,
Ed W0YK
On Jul 23, 2016 5:10 AM, "Dick,WN3R" <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> I have a KX3 and never added the third party heat sink, but will probably install the one now offered by Elecraft.
>
> I'm seriously looking over the KX2. I'd be interested in hearing from owners of both rigs about digital operation comparisons.
>
> How has the heat issue been addressed in the KX2?
>
> If this question has been asked and answered, please tell me where I can find them.
>
> Thank you.
>
> 73, Dick, WN3R
>
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[James Bennett]

Dick,

I have only the KX3 - no KX2 - but I can tell you that with the basic unit, no add-on heat sink, operating PSK31 heated up the unit enough for it to fold back just about every time I used it. I put on the heat sink offered by Pro Audio Engineering, did it the optimal way, and it made a world of difference. No fold back, the heat sink only warm to the touch.

I also use the rig for WSPR-2, almost 24-7, but only running 2 watts. After the 2 minute transmit cycle completes the heat sink is only slightly warm.

Can't say how the Elecraft replacement heat sink compares to the one I bought, but I think you will want something other than the stock unit.

Jim Bennett / W6JHB
Folsom, CA

> On Jul 23, 2016, at 5:10 AM, Dick,WN3R <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I have a KX3 and never added the third party heat sink, but will probably install the one now offered by Elecraft.
>
> I'm seriously looking over the KX2. I'd be interested in hearing from owners of both rigs about digital operation comparisons.
>
> How has the heat issue been addressed in the KX2?
>
> If this question has been asked and answered, please tell me where I can find them.
>
> Thank you.
>
> 73, Dick, WN3R
>
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