I use my K2/10 with a LiFePO4 battery for SOTA activations. It has the
KAT3 although when I use the Alexloop I bypass the ATU. It also has the
SSB module which I've never used, no mic. Admittedly, I'm somewhat
orthopedically-challenged so my activations tend to be on the tame side,
but it is a super radio, and my pack weighs about 25 lbs. The weight
isn't a problem for me, but the pack does raise my center-of-mass
creating balance and stability problems in really challenging terrain.
Someone younger would have no problem
I can't speak to Giulianos K1 SSB addition, I've only used a K1 one
time. I have a KX1 [40/30/20] which I usually take as a back-up. I
rarely operate SSB and never when QRP in the field.
I've been curious where Elecraft would go after the K3 and KX3. The
KX1, K1, and K2 are essentially mature products [which doesn't mean
they're obsolete by any means]. The field radio market is getting a bit
crowded these days. Some incremental things might be viable for the K3
[200W internal PA, internal VHF/UHF capability, ???]. I think the
KPA1500 is off the table? I really doubt a through-hole "KX2" is likely.
73,
Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014
- www.cqp.org
On 2/6/2014 3:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
The K2 is not too large for portable operation, and
it is a full featured transceiver with dual VFOs, Split capability, and
with additional options such as the KAT2 and the KBT2, it is quite
capable of SOTA operation with a variety of antennas, either CW or SSB
or Data modes. The K2/10 is quite lightweight if the internal battery
is not included.
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