Does it have an option for a speech readout?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: access for the k2 is coming


> Hi Butch,
>
> See
> http://www.elecraft.com
>
> Briefly, the K2 is a kit for a modern, synthesized ham-bands-only
> rig. Its base configuration is cw only, 80-10 meters, but options are
> available for SSB, computer control, 160 meters and second receive
> antenna, automatic tuner (with two antenna inputs), a cw audio filter,
> a DSP, a 100-watt amplifier (replacement top cover or external--but
> will only work with the K2), 100-watt external auto tuner, the
> aforementioned band decoder unit and accessibility box, noise blanker,
> and now transverters for 6, 2, and 220. The rig is about 15 watts
> unless you get the 100-watt upgrade. Starts at $599 with all options
> extra of course. Actually, the options and the kit itself are very
> reasonably priced, and the receiver gets good performance reviews from
> contesters and dx'ers and the ARRL lab...ranking right up there with
> the FT-1000MP and Icom 756ProII. I have  friend who prefers this rig
> at less than $2,000 fully equipped (minus transverters) to his
> considerably more expensive Ten-Tec Omni. cw comes with a memory
> keyer; SSB has vox operation of course and speech compressor. The
> company's really trying hard to make this unit as accessible to the
> blind as they possibly can--the base configuration even allows for
> direct frequency entry via a numeric keypad. Oh yeah. I forgot an
> option! Internal sealed lead acid battery for portable operation. A
> station in a box. Elecraft even has a list of people who will build
> your K2 kit for you, and many of these guys will build kits for free
> for blind, elderly, and disabled people. Don't rule it out 'cause it's
> a kit, nor 'cause it's not made by one of the big three. Many will
> tell you there isn't a quieter receiver out these days.
> --
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