k2 question

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K2 users, I'm thinking about building a k2 for myself.I built the k1 and do use it.Is the VFO operation better than the k1? I guess, I mean ,is it smooth to use for hours of tuning the bands or is it similar to the k1?
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                    Frank Caputo
                    WA2AAW
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[dave.wilburn]

Have used mine quite a few hours.  Mostly over the field day weekend,
but also for general tuning around.  Used it for both SSB and CW.  I
have not had any frustrations with tuning.  I have not used a K1, so
cannot compare.  I tend to use the .1 tuning rate, and then back up if I
heard something.  I'm have no complaints, and have been quite happy with
the rig.  Just finished and installed the DSP over the weekend.

David Wilburn
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Frank wrote:

> K2 users, I'm thinking about building a k2 for myself.I built the k1 and do use it.Is the VFO operation better than the k1? I guess, I mean ,is it smooth to use for hours of tuning the bands or is it similar to the k1?
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>                     WA2AAW
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[Christopher Kovacs]

Frank wrote:
> K2 users, I'm thinking about building a k2 for myself.I built the k1 and do use it.Is the VFO operation better than the k1? I guess, I mean ,is it smooth to use for hours of tuning the bands or is it similar to the k1?
>                        Thank You
>                     Frank Caputo
>                     WA2AAW
>  
If you like the K1 dial/tuning, you'll love the K2.  I have had both;
the K1 is good, but the K2 is wonderful.  Plus, you can change the dial
rate :)

Chris  W0ANM
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[n6wg]

Frank
The K2 tuning experience is smooth, but a bit different.
The K1 is continuous tuning with an LC oscillator.
The K2 uses a sort of synthesizer, in that the tuning
goes about 5 kHz then there is a "tick" as the internal
works switches to the next 5 kHz range.  For all
practical purposes, it is continuous tuning.  An
advantage to the K2 tuning is that you can change
the tuning rate from the front panel.  Mine has three
different tuning rates which I just love.
73, Bob N6WG

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> K2 users, I'm thinking about building a k2 for myself.I built the k1 and
do use it.Is the VFO operation better than the k1? I guess, I mean ,is it
smooth to use for hours of tuning the bands or is it similar to the k1?

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>                     Frank Caputo
>                     WA2AAW
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