David,
I guess my observation was that the reviews seemed to be less
favorable for the more recent units. Could be just random, but then
again, it could mean something.
Also, when I'm going to depend on something (like using it in a trip
as Mike is), I feel a lot better about it if it's been in use a while.
Every piece of electronic equipment suffers from "infant death." That
is, the highest failure rate occurs at the beginning of the unit's life
cycle. So, generally, if it makes it past a week or two, it's likely to
last some years without trouble.
Regards,
kurtt
Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC
The Pinrod Corporation
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(773) 284-9500
http://pinrod.com
David Wilburn wrote:
I have put quite a view hours on mine here at the house, and have taken
it on trips. The only complaints I have, is the binding post through
holes are oriented in an odd manner, by whomever built it, and the
banana plug connections are mini-bananas.
I took it apart to see if I could re-orient the post, and it wasn't
worth the effort, too much stuff in there. I could not find mini-banana
connectors that were capable of carrying the load that the K2 generates.
So I often had to wrap the wire around the binding post. Which I didn't
particularly like. I wanted something easy on, easy off, that I didn't
have to worry about coming loose. YMMV
I have not ever noted an issue from the fan, or had any problems with
it. It has traveled with me when I was on the road full time, and run
radios at the house here that were on for 6 or 8 months at a time, for
packet telpac node.
-
David Wilburn
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
K4DGW
K2 S/N 5982
On Thu, 2007-11-29 at 21:37 -0600, Kurt Pawlikowski wrote:
David and Mike,
The eHam reviews ( http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3856 ) seem to
indicate that it has a loud fan. The more recent reviews (this year)
seem to indicate more problems. I would guess, unless I had a "tried and
true" PS, I'd be a little leery of taking anything on such a trip.
Regards,
kurtt
Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC
The Pinrod Corporation
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(773) 284-9500
http://pinrod.com
David Wilburn wrote:
I have traveled with this MFJ power supply, and used it with a K2/100,
and an IC-703, without issue.
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-4225MV
Adaptable power connections for other countries are available at any
office / computer store.
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David Wilburn
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
K4DGW
K2 S/N 5982
On Thu, 2007-11-29 at 22:00 -0500, Mike Geddes wrote:
To my friends across the pond (and here in the states): My son and I are
traveling to UK in mid-February to visit some family and see the country.
Flying in to London, then heading north to Newcastle and points beyond,
ending up in N. Scotland. Some of my ham buddies are encouraging me to take
a rig and do some hamming to try and make some contacts back in the states.
If I do, I will be taking my K2/100 for the job. I have some questions in
this regard:
1) Do you think it will be more trouble than it is worth trying to get radio
gear through security, customs, etc? I will have it secured in a Pelican
type case with custom fit foam. Just don't want a hassle in trying to get
it in and out of the country. 2) Suggestions for a nice portable 20a
switching power supply? I am looking for a smaller unit I can include in
the case with the radio. And it must have 110/220v power options. I saw an
Alinco that seemed to fit the bill. I welcome your ideas. 3) What type of
power plug adapter would I need to fit the receptacles in your fair land?
4) What antenna would you suggest . . . I am thinking about a 20 and/or 40
meter coax fed dipole. Again, open to suggestions. 5) Any licensing tips or
suggestions? From what I read it appears there is a reciprocal agreement in
place. I just need to make sure I have a my license and a copy of the
agreement.
Sorry if an off topic post like this is inappropriate here. I do know there
are a number of UK hams (and Elecraft brothers) on this reflector and
thought they may have some helpful insight. As well as you yanks that have
maybe already done some hamming from UK.
Thanks and 73,
Mike
N4JX
K1/4 #2319
K2/100 #6042
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