Thank you all, individually and collectively. Lots of great information,
not only about purchasing but also about operating the KX2 to get the most
functionality out of it. I've taken the comments and recommendations and
created a reference document for myself.
On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 5:05 PM Doug
I have been operating QRP portable for about 65 years. Until about 15 years
ago when I got my KX1, I mostly used linked dipoles, and other hard to erect
antennas.
Often I did not even set up for portable operation in a campground, mountain
top, or just because it was too much effort. All tha
I bought the KX2 with all options save the Key paddle. I also got the
antenna and the bag. This included two lengths of ground wire.
Haven’t done sota or much remote yet. I would take handfuls of various wire
lengths in addition to the ground wire.
I did operate it from the Titan missile museum w
Doug,
The battery and tuner are 'options' and do not come with the basic KX2.
This is typical of Elecraft - if you don't need it, you do not have to
buy it, they do not include it as part of the basic package. The
microphone and paddles are also not part of the basic package.
Is your end-fe
On 5/24/2020 2:52 PM, n...@zianet.com wrote:
There is no electrical ground to speak of on a mountain peak, so an
antenna will tune different there than your back yard.
Most end-fed antennas need a COUNTERPOISE to serve as a return for the
current (and the field) produced by the antenna. An ear
Doug Daniels writes:
My questions are, does the $829.95 price include a battery and tuner. The
web site isn't clear.
I bought mine with the internal battery and charger, and the ATU. That
way, let the factory install them and check them out.
If a battery is included, is a second one a wi
On 5/24/2020 2:05 PM, Doug Daniels wrote:
If a battery is included, is a second one a wise
purchase?
If the tuner isn't included,
Both are extras.
how necessary is the tuner (I have an end fed
80 and am building an end fed 40).
I strongly recommend the tuner for your uses.
Is the AX1 wo
I'm looking at the potential purchase of a KX2. It's primary use will be
SOTA, and other hiking ops. I've narrowed my choice down to this and one
other rig. I want to make sure of what is included and what is not, and
what needs to be added to the base rig and price.
My questions are, does the $82
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