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Re: [CQ-Contest] K2 and contesting - Impressions?

To: K4BEV@aol.com
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] K2 and contesting - Impressions?
From: Lee Buller <k0wa@swbell.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 14:57:34 -0800 (PST)
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I love the k2/100 for CW contesting and it is not all that bad on SSB.  I have 
a PROII also and like the audio from the K2 much better.  I have operated NAQP 
on both SSB and CW, but I have not operated RTTY.  I have used in on 10 meters 
and 160 too.  I have not operated SS with it since I am at another location 
than my home station.
 
The K2 has very good selectivity.  It interfaces welll to contest programs like 
WriteLog.
 
I have my filters set at 1.5 500 400 and 250.  You can put the filters down to 
100 if you want, but I find that disconcerting.  
 
The key is crisp and clean although at some speeds there seems to be some 
clicks.  There is a mod being worked on for that.  I use an external keyer (PC) 
and works just fine.
 
I have not contested with the rig on RTTY but again you can set the filters up 
to deal with the mode.
 
I rate it A+ on CW contesting and about at B+ on SSB
 
Lee - K0WA


K4BEV@aol.com wrote:
I'd like to hear from anyone using a K2 in contests, especially RTTY and CW.
Your impressions of this radio - esp the receiver - under contest conditions 
will be appreciated.

Thanks and 73,
Don - K4BEV
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