On Jun 12, 2007, at 2:49 PM, Gary D Krause wrote:
The reason I am asking is because, I have the SSB board ready to
install. I have been using the basic K2 the last few days in CW
mode and I really like it since I work mostly CW.
The installation of the KSB2 won't affect operation on CW. If
anything, you'll be able to use the wide OP1 filter on CW as well.
I have a Kenwood TS-530SP that works great on SSB so, I'm trying
to decide if it's really worth installing the SSB option. So, I'm
trying to gather as many opinions as possible so that I can sit and
torture myself further. :-)
Go for it. I've been using the KSB2 for five years now. It works
pretty well. I've got an unusual K2 because I have changed the
capacitors out for the "1.9" kHz filter design by KI6WX. Current
KSB2s use a bit wider filter selection.
I did own an Argonaut V for about eight months. It would put out
about 20 watts which made SSB a bit more of a challenge. Since I
have the Kenwood that will put out 170 watts, believe it or not,
I'm thinking that I would probably not use the SSB option unless
it's for QRP SSB.
I think it would be pretty near impossible to get 170 watts OUT of a
TS-530SP. The rig used a pair of 6146B tubes. These are good for
about 90 watts INPUT EACH, for about 100 watts out, perhaps 80 watts
on 10m.
Your opinions are welcome. I should mention that I'm not planning
to add the 100 watt amp to the K2. If I'm going to do that, I'll
just buy a K3! I also work a lot of QRP CW.
The 100 watt amp can be deactivated just by turning the power knob
down. The K2/100 is still a great radio. The KAP100 is only what
$389? A K3/100 is more than four times as much.
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
-- Wilbur Wright, 1901
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