Robert The first option I would recommend is the KAT2 ATU for the K2. With it you can take the rig anywhere, and load darned near anything for an antenna. I have lots of loose batteries here, so don't use the internal battery. But if you expect to do a lot of demos for folks, the battery would be a nice accessory. SSB and audio filtering (analog or DSP) can come later as you decide you need them. Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert Jones Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 9:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Getting ready to buy a K2. Request your input Hello all, I'm getting ready to order my K2 and would like your input on what options and "mods" I should get based on the following: I just upgraded to General class and have zero experience on HF bands. My boy/girl 17 year old twins have there tech license and are getting ready to test for there General. So this project is going to be a family made and ran rig. Since I live in an apartment, I want a low power rig. I also think the challenge of trying to "work the world" on low power is going to be a lot of fun. I also envision taking this rig camping a lot. I want to use CW and SSB. At some point down the road I will start adding transverters. I have a hearing problem that causes me not understand anything being said to me if I get input from two differant souces. Like being on the phone and someone in the room starts talking to me. Because of this I will be getting the Proset-K2 Headset. I have excellent soldering skills, so have no fear of tackling this type to project. I plan to get involved in emergency communications in my local area. My son has already completed his Emergency Management training for the county and will want to take the rig to his on going training sessions. I think that about covers it. Again, I would like to get everything up front and would really appreciate any and all suggestions on what add-ons to get to make my K2 a great unit. Thanks for your time, Robert KD7YDW __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
