Alan, I cannot provide a demo at this distance, but I can assure you that a properly aligned K2 with an optimized AGC threshold will certainly be able to 'pull signals out of the mud'.
For field ops, the K2 has the following strengths: Low receive current draw Very good receive sensitivity Good IP3 numbers Full QSK operation (hear between dits up to 25 or 30 WPM) Built-in keyer Automatic Wide Range Auto Antenna tuner available as an option All band capability (160 thru 10 meters) with available options Internal Battery option available etc., etc. As for weaknesses - that is more difficult. The K2 does have limits, but I do not find them constraining for my operation. I guess we could say that it does not have a sub-receiver, but OTOH, that was not within the design constraints of the K2, so I cannot count that as a weakness - counting 'weaknesses' depends on what you are comparing the K2 with. The K2 'does what it does', and does it very nicely. The specifications point out its capabilities (you may download the manual from www.elecraft.com). 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 9:50 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Demo near Seattle? > > > I was wondering if someone would volunteer to provide me with a > demo of the > K2 and point out its strength and weaknesses? I was originally > looking for a > replacement for my SIERRA (K1) but the K2 might be a better > alternative for > replacing two rigs. I am a casual contester but want the > capability to be > able to pull the weak stations out of the mud. My backpacking > days are limited > but field ops is still viable activity. > > Alan KB7MBI > Woodinville, WA > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006 > > _______________________________________________ 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
