-----Original Message----- The main reason I got the k2 is because of the excellent reputation as a CW rig. I can't understand why a cw rig such as this has to be operated in a special way to limit pops. I am sure the Ten-Tec guys are laughing at the fact that some k2 ops can't enjoy QSK -------------------------
I've had several TenTec rigs. Their QSK is thumpy & clicky. My K2 (since sold) was very smooth and artifact free in comparison. That's the good news. The bad news is the switch over time was a bit longer in the K2 so listening between dits at 25 wpm didn't work so well on the K2. If you set the K2's T/R delay time to 0 you'll get more switching artifacts. If you run the rig's output through an audio filter that isn't well filtered, you may get RFI induced thumps in your audio. After using the K2, there is no way I'd go back to a TenTec. I love 'em but the K2's QSK is so much smoother to use, provided you (like me) don't have to have true QSK switch over times. Na, I don't think TenTec is laughing at all. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - _______________________________________________ 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
