Suggested options with K2? Portable/contesting/CW/RTTY

[Kristinn Andersen-2]

Hi:

 

I am considering obtaining a K2.  My primary operating modes are CW and
RTTY.  Furthermore, I envision I will be using the K2 a lot for portable
operation (family/business travels), but also some for contesting (again, CW
and RTTY).

 

What options do you current owners feel most valuable and I should take with
the rig?  To keep things simple at this point, assume that I am only
interested in QRP operation for the above.

 

73 de Kristinn, TF3KX

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[n6wg]

Kristinn

My K2 has the NB, ATU, 160m and DSP options.  I use it in every contest that
I'm
interested in.

The NB will help with pulse-type noises, which can occur almost anywhere you
go.

The ATU is the slickest piece of engineering in the Elecraft stable, and can
match darn near anything you can use for an antenna.

Whether you are interested in 160m or not, having the second receiver input
has
been a big help to me.  I have a low-noise Flag receiving loop for 160m, but
I
use it on 80, 40 and 30m as well.  The second receiver input port is needed
to
do this.

The DSP provides two benefits.  The noise reduction feature really works.
The
DSP audio filter feature supplements the K2 crystal filter nicely and
increases
the overall selectivity.

Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG



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Subject: [Elecraft] Suggested options with K2?
Portable/contesting/CW/RTTY


Hi:



I am considering obtaining a K2.  My primary operating modes are CW and
RTTY.  Furthermore, I envision I will be using the K2 a lot for portable
operation (family/business travels), but also some for contesting (again, CW
and RTTY).



What options do you current owners feel most valuable and I should take with
the rig?  To keep things simple at this point, assume that I am only
interested in QRP operation for the above.



73 de Kristinn, TF3KX

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