Yes and the K2 is still a very competitive rig,
even after 16 years, Michael! I now have the K3
and a KX3, but given all the TLC that I put into
building the original (#380) K2 and all the later
add-ins/ons, I plan to keep it.
I much preferred the KDSP2 to the KAF2 so had no
second thoughts about doing the replacement, but
then I operate both CW and SSB. Adding the SSB
option to the K2 sort of sucked me into operating
more SSB :-)
73, Phil W7OX
On 11/5/15 9:34 AM, Michael Babineau wrote:
Dave :
Thanks for asking this question. As a K2 owner with the KAF2 installed, I have
also often wondered what I am missing out on
by not having the KDSP2 installed instead. From the responses to your
question, the consensus seems to be that it is well worth the upgrade
if you primarily operate SSB but maybe not so much if you are primarily a CW
operator. I personally really like the KAF2 for CW.
On a related note, it occurred to me that the K2 has been in production for
almost 20 years ! Wow ! I think that this is a testament
to the incredible job that Wayne and Eric did in designing the rig, then
working at over the years to continuously improve it. What other Amateur radio
can you think of that is still in production after 17 years ? It was an
awesome rig in 1998 and it is still an amazing performer for its price today.
Cheers
Michael VE3WMB
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