Ken - You wrote:
"Does this mean it "cannot" be connected to the K2 without a K60VX
and KIO2? About $200.00 more!
The short answer is yes, you cannot use a bare bones K2 with the XV
transverters without purchasing options or making a modification to
the K2. I have the same problem as you do; a K2 with no options and a
XV-222 to interface to it. As a minimum, you need to either add the
KIO interface ($100) or bring out a home brew keying line from the K2.
The K60XV adds the ability to use the HF side without rearranging
cables. This is handy, as with a set of transverters, one can have a
bandswitching 160M to 432 MHz rig that is self contained without
external switching and proper readout of all bands on the display.
This is not a cheap option though, but it is high performance and
convenient.
This is the flip side of enabling one to build an inexpensive high
performance transceiver. Many of the functions one takes for granted
in other rigs are extra costs for the K2. This is not necessarily bad,
one just needs to realize it up front when purchasing and planning for
station expansion like the XV-222. It can be a bit frustrating though.
It appears that the K3 does not have these issues, that is one can
interface the transverters to the K3 without purchasing other options.
I need to add the SSB option to my K2 as well, as many VHFers do not
do CW, so I will put nearly as much money into getting the K2 and
transverter ready for 222 MHz use as I did on the transverter.
Nobody's fault but mine, but it does point out one of the limitations
of the K2 that one does not necessarily appreciate at the time of
purchase. - Duffey
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KK6MC
James Duffey
Cedar Crest NM
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