subject:"\[Elecraft\] KX2 Data operation."

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Data operation.

2016-07-23 Thread James Bennett

Dick, I have only the KX3 - no KX2 - but I can tell you that with the basic unit, no add-on heat sink, operating PSK31 heated up the unit enough for it to fold back just about every time I used it. I put on the heat sink offered by Pro Audio Engineering, did it the optimal way, and it made a

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Data operation.

2016-07-23 Thread Ed Muns

What heat issue? My KX2 runs RTTY at 10 watts. If the transmit-receive ratio is too high, or if the transmission is too long, the PA temperature may reach the limit where power is reduced to 5 watts. 73, Ed W0YK On Jul 23, 2016 5:10 AM, "Dick,WN3R" wrote: > > I have a KX3

[Elecraft] KX2 Data operation.

2016-07-23 Thread Dick,WN3R

I have a KX3 and never added the third party heat sink, but will probably install the one now offered by Elecraft. I'm seriously looking over the KX2. I'd be interested in hearing from owners of both rigs about digital operation comparisons. How has the heat issue been addressed in the KX2?