Tom,
I built a K2 to use for Field Day. I had borrowed one before
building mine to make sure of my decision; my club at the time was using
QRP on batteries for FD. I had the only good radio on site as everyone
else were running FT-817s. I could work through them, but they had
problems when I was transmitting. Unquestionably, the K2 works. My guess
is you might have some difficulty at the 100 Watt level if you are
careless with site layout, but you could be somewhat cavalier at the 5
Watt level.
I did not build the 100 Watt version, just the QRP version. My
concern was having a good receiver that would tolerate 4-6 stations
being physically close. My K2 passed that test and I can't think of a
better all analog radio. Oh yes, I sold my K2 only because I fell for a
KX3.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
------ Original Message ------
From: "Tom Hellem" <tom.hel...@gmail.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 5/12/2017 6:45:15 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 For Club Radio?
Our local radio club is considering the purchase of a K-2/100 to be
used as a club radio. Its primary useage will be as a contest radio for
events like Field Day, etc. I am looking for input from you list
members
who have experience with the K-2 as to its suitability for this
purpose.
I personally am not familiar with the radio and my concern would be
mainly in the area of ease-of-use for those operators who are not
especially
experienced or knowledgeable in using modern transceivers.
Thanks in advance for any input you might offer.
73
Tom Hellem
K0SN
Missoula, MT
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