New Customer Message - re K2

[Edward A. Dauer]

Hello John –

If I may add my thoughts to those you have already received - - -

The KAF2 is a must-have addition from my point of view.  Like you, I am almost entirely CW.  I have three K2s, and every one of them has a KAF2.  The audio filter adds real value to the K2 CW experience.  

I also have the KNB2 noise blanker in each but haven’t found it to be very effective with the kinds of noise I encounter.  If something is to be left out, this would be it.

The KAT2 tuner is also worth adding, but you might want to think about spending just a bit more and getting the KAT-100-1 external ATU . . . . just in case you ever add the 100W amp.  I believe it is not possible to have the amp and the KAT2 in the rig at the same time.   The KAT-100-1 solves that problem.

You might also consider the KIO2 interface . . . works very well with logging programs such as N1MM, among other things.  But this is not, in my view, essential.  And if you get the amp someday, you'll get an interface.

In addition to the K2s I have a KX3 and a K3.  The KX3 has more bells and whistles than the K2 does, no doubt about it; but when I want to go low power the K2 is my choice.  Much more comfortable – and fun – than the KX3, though that too is a matter of completely subjective opinion.

Finally, I didn’t see your reasons for not wanting to build your own.  I enjoyed the builds so much, I may buy yet another just for the fun of doing it.

Ted, KN1CBR  
   
    From: John Daws <[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]> >
    Sent: 04 January 2019 11:56
    To: 'Peter Waters' <[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]> >
    Subject: RE: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM
   
     
   
    Peter - have considered all advice and now feel ready to make a definite
    order; I have also found someone I trust to build the kit.
   
     
   
    I would like to order a K2/100 kit. For CW use only.
   
     
   
    1.I don't think therefore I need the SSB adapter?
   
     
   
    2.I don't need the 160/60 metre modules.
   
     
   
    3.Are the audio filter options needed - would they enhance CW operation??
   
     
   
    4.I would need to ask you about the High performance noise blanker??
   
     
   
    5.I would not need the Hand Mic and I don't know what the 'Elecraft Logo hat
    is??!!
   
     
   
    6.My understanding is that the ATU KAT100 would have to be an external unit
    for the K2/100.
   
    A price on this would also be needed.
   
     
   
    7.SOME IDEA OF PRICE BASED ON THIS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
   
     
   
    Please feel free to phone me or respond by e-mail so I can move this
    forward.
   
    I appreciate that the kits have to be ordered from the USA.
   
     
   
    Thanks for your help
   
     
   
    Best
   
     
   
    John
   
     
   
    M6KET/2E0XET
   
     
   
     
   
     
   
    I would appreciate any advice .
     
    best wishes
     
    John M6KET/2E0XET
     
 

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