Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-24 Thread JohnK1JD
capable and fully integrated box. 73, John K1JD Jamestown, RI K2/100 #583 K2 #139 KX1 #1063 XV50, KRC2, DSP, spot reserved for the KPA800 Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 10:22:59 -0400 From: Mike Markowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread Mike Markowski
Jim Sheldon [EMAIL PROTECTED]Jim Sheldon wrote on 05/20/05 08:44 ET: I too, have the K2 as my only rig in the home shack and I plan to keep it that way. [...] Has anyone reduced his rig collection to just a K2/100 and regretted it? If so, would you mind sharing your reasons why? I'm

RE: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread EricJ
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Markowski Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 7:23 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack Jim Sheldon [EMAIL PROTECTED]Jim Sheldon wrote on 05/20/05 08:44 ET: I too, have the K2 as my only rig in the home shack and I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread Fred Jensen
EricJ wrote: ... A quality boat anchor would satisfy that. Eric KE6US In some circles, the term quality boat anchor would be seen as oxymoronic. On the other hand, I'd sure like my S-line back :-) Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread Mark Menkhus
Hi, My K2 is my only HF XCVR. I sold my 706MK2 last year to pay for some school books. I am in my 40's and have headed back to college to complete my degree. I mostly listen, and occasionaly have a QSO. I also use my Satellit 800 as a desk radio. I would part with my Grundig, but the K2 is

Re: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-23 Thread Eric J
Sign me up, Mark. I bought K2 #567 on ebay had all the mods done professionally, and could not be happier with the rig. Confession: I DID build my K1 #1976. I hope this doesn't disqualify me from your list. My experience building the K1 was the reason I chose not to build a K2 so maybe that

RE: [Elecraft] K2 As Only Rig in Shack

2005-05-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
I too, have the K2 as my only rig in the home shack and I plan to keep it that way. Antenna system at home consists of a B W BWD-90 broadband folded dipole for 80-40-30 and the rest of the WARC bands. 20-15-10 is a Cushcraft A3S on a 10' tripod mounted on the roof of my garage which puts it