Marinus,
as a CW rig, I admit I greatly enjoy my K2; as my sight is deteriorating
as well, I am somewhat familiar with your requirement.
I have found that driving the K2 via some program helps me a lot (versus
struggling with the menus and key functions to change settings) but that
help is probably good only as long as you can use a computer with the
visual aid tools like hyper enlarged areas of the screen.
On the microphone and back holes, I have a set of weak suggestions.
On the back I would consider adding the connectors for the other
functions; it would look nice and you might like to add one or more
later. For example, I really like using a separate antenna on the low
bands.
On the front, I would recommend installing the microphone jack and
wiring it up even if you never use it, (it might make resale later
easier). You can obtain a screw on cover, which looks nice, and you
could affix your FISTS emblem to that.
Good luck! I am confident you will really enjoy your K2.
73 de Dave, W5SV
Marinus Loewensteijn wrote:
To all who sofar have replied, both on and off list: Thanks for the
inputs, much appreciated.
Keith: Until very recently that was exactly my own stance (would go
QRT if I could no longer do CW). However the probability of loosing my
eyesight has changed that somewhat. Thanks for the information on
audio quality when listening to WWVH, to know that the audio of the
basic kit on SSB is not the same as when using the dedicated kit is
important.
Gary: yes without the microphone connector it would look strange. I am
a strong believer of doing a single thing and be good at it rather
than trying to be a Jack of all trades and excell in nothing.
If I was to cover up the hole it needs to be done in a meaningful and
visually pleasing way. Perhaps use the space for something else. One
thing I have been thinking about is making a label with the "Fists"
logo on it and sticking that over it, hi hi. In any case I would get a
spare front just in case I needed to revert.
Although I have completed the noise blanker and the control board I am
not in a hurry to make a decision. I am waiting for the rework
eliminator kit to arrive and that gives me a bit of time to ponder
over this.
73, Marinus, ZL2ML
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