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Re: [VHFcontesting] XV222+K2: One More Thing

To: Mark Adams <msadams60@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] XV222+K2: One More Thing
From: "John D'Ausilio" <jdausilio@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:28:04 -0400
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In case there are other K2/XV owners .. this is the solution to this
particular problem :)

http://w3fpr.com/ptt_input_for_the_elecraft_k2.htm

I use all four XVs for the Jitney's low-band station, and another
XV144 to drive microwaves. They definitely have their quirks, but
overall I've been happy with the combo ..

de w1rt/john


On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 10:36 PM, Mark Adams <msadams60@gmail.com> wrote:
> Gang,
> I forgot to mention one thing I really don't like about the Elecraft XV222
> combined with my K2. This combo has fixed semi-QSK that is just fast enough
> to be really annoying. I like it hard keyed or full break in like the bare
> K2. I cannot live with the "fully integrated" combo. There may be a way
> around this but as of now I am going to use the 817 as the IF rig running to
> a high isolation switchbox to feed 222, 903-10G. Keying is then identical on
> all bands. I have the 817 set for about 340 ms. FB for me.
> --
> 73,
> Mark K2QO/R
> Getting ready for January Sweeps!
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