Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-24 Thread JohnK1JD
capable and fully integrated box. 73, John K1JD Jamestown, RI K2/100 #583 K2 #139 KX1 #1063 XV50, KRC2, DSP, spot reserved for the KPA800 Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 10:22:59 -0400 From: Mike Markowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread Mike Markowski
Jim Sheldon [EMAIL PROTECTED]Jim Sheldon wrote on 05/20/05 08:44 ET: I too, have the K2 as my only rig in the home shack and I plan to keep it that way. [...] Has anyone reduced his rig collection to just a K2/100 and regretted it? If so, would you mind sharing your reasons why? I'm

FW: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread Dan Barker
I did, and I don't regret it much. It is sometimes valuable to have another rig, for monitoring, getting that rare one when the K2 is on it's back for the latest and greatest mod, verifying zero-beat procedures, etc. So much so, that I bought a second rig. I got a Tec-Tec Delta 580 for a station

RE: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread EricJ
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Markowski Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 7:23 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack Jim Sheldon [EMAIL PROTECTED]Jim Sheldon wrote on 05/20/05 08:44 ET: I too, have the K2 as my only rig in the home shack and I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread Fred Jensen
EricJ wrote: ... A quality boat anchor would satisfy that. Eric KE6US In some circles, the term quality boat anchor would be seen as oxymoronic. On the other hand, I'd sure like my S-line back :-) Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread Mark Menkhus
Hi, My K2 is my only HF XCVR. I sold my 706MK2 last year to pay for some school books. I am in my 40's and have headed back to college to complete my degree. I mostly listen, and occasionaly have a QSO. I also use my Satellit 800 as a desk radio. I would part with my Grundig, but the K2 is

Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread Eric J
Sign me up, Mark. I bought K2 #567 on ebay had all the mods done professionally, and could not be happier with the rig. Confession: I DID build my K1 #1976. I hope this doesn't disqualify me from your list. My experience building the K1 was the reason I chose not to build a K2 so maybe that

[Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-20 Thread Wayne Reed
Gang, My basic K2 [5 watt version] is my station rig. I have a NC-20 in white metal for field use. That will be supplemented by a K1 as soon as the budget will stand it and SHMBO [lets not start that again] approves. As for general coverage, I have a Hallicrafters S-38 [circa 1946]

RE: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wayne Reed Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 7:09 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack Gang, My basic K2 [5 watt version] is my station rig. I have a NC-20 in white metal for field use. That will be supplemented by a K1 as soon