Fraser said: I don't expect the K2 to have lab grade performance, nor to outperform high price rigs.
Dan said: I don't know about your expectations, but mine are quite high. I _DO_ expect my K2 to outperform high price rigs. Fraser said: Hi Dan, well in many respects the K2 does outperform other rigs, but unfortunately in terms of transmitted phase noise it does not. This is not an issue at low power, for which I think the K2 was originally designed, but becomes noticeable when the K2 is used to drive an external linear. My findings have been backed up by off reflector replies from others. I'm very impressed with the K2 on receive. Dan said: Well, the K2 is the most expensive and best rig I've ever owned. My previous rig, an Astro-Swan Cubic 103, cost $600 in 1980, and the K2 blew it away (to eBay, of course). Fraser replied: FB Dan, I remember I used to dream of having a 103, one of the few QSK rigs around at that time. I'll be really happy if/when i can use my K2 on QRO. Meanwhile it's a great /P rig. Finally, Dan sez: As long as we are both happy.....One of the reasons I got the K2, was that the ole Cubic almost never put out over 20 W. I just didn't ever need to twist up the wick. It did just fine at about 9 o'clock. One time, I forgot to twist it at all - It was fully CCW - And I got 339 from a JA on 750 mW. Cool! I called Ten Tec thinking modern DSP would work wonders, and they sent me a Jupiter. When I called back for the RMA, the tech that got THAT call said, "Of course the Jupiter doesn't have better ears than your Cubic". Gaaghhh. The K2 has been wonderful, and I NEVER turn it above 5W (well, hardly ever<g>). Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 ps: I think I'll go back to Top-Posting, flames or not. It takes TIME to organize this stuff episodically<g>. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
