In a message dated 1/2/07 5:08:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Good evening all, Greetings! > > I am currently looking into buying an Elecraft K2 for my first HF Radio. > My question is this; what configuration is the best to start out with > for a Technician Class Ham like myself? Obviously, I feel confident > enough in my ability to build it, or I would be spending the money on a > commercially assembled radio. I also have downloaded all the manuals and > looked through them to get a general idea of what tools are needed to > build the various assemblies. > The first question is: how do you intend to use the rig? CW, SSB, data modes? Home-station-only or maybe some portable/battery op? Computer control or standalone? QRP only or QRO-capable? Once those questions are answered, the options to get are pretty obvious. -- You might also consider upgrading to General or Extra while you're at it. Doing so will get you a lot more bands and modes on HF! The General written is only 35 questions and not much more technical than the Tech written. 73 es GL de Jim, N2EY _______________________________________________ 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
