Well, I finished the KSB2 option, turning my bare-bones K2 into a K2/SSB. I was expecting mediocre SSB performance. What I got was a pleasant surprise. Modulation level - No problems driving the rig to full power output. I don't have to shout, I just speak and the rig responds with RF output. I did NOT change R14 either. Left it at the OEM level. I'm using a Kenwood MC-43s mic. I went with 2.4 KHz crystal filter. It sure sounds better than my CW filter set to 2.4 KHz. I just got done doing a bunch of A/B comparisons between the K2 and the 830s on 40 LSB. The 830s is not as selective. Even when I narrow the VBT, the skirts aren't as steep. The K2 has a bit of a narrow sound but for general purpose use it will be great. Wide enough to sound good, narrow enough to survive during a contest. The other surprise was the compressor. With a max of 4:1 compression I didn't expect much, but it makes quite a difference. So, I find the K2 SSB has far surpassed my expectations for SSB performance. This little rig smokes! BTW, it took me 2 evenings plus a bit of time this morning to assemble, install and tune up the SSB mod. Total time was about 6 hours. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.SBB - _______________________________________________ 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
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