Richard:
Only cw feedback is provided.
Yes there are menus, and all are read.
THe only things I have found so far that aren't read, is the tuning rate
selection, and the swr achieved by the auto tuner.
As for the tuning rates, this is easily told by simply turning the knob and
listening.
THe swr is a different story.
I usually go by the length of time taken to tune. In general two or three
seconds is a long tune. if it is more than that, I just call it a bad tune.
I need to get back on this with Jack Brindle, the designer of the software
for cw output.
As for a single package, not really, but you can pretty well decide for
yourself.
I have added options over the years to my k2. I have never had trouble
finding someone to do the building for me.
Also, Elecraft maintains a list of builders, and most of them will build
your k2 for nothing or nearly nothing if you are blind, or handicapped in
some other way which prevents you from doing it yourself.
Finally, their tech support is second to none. On many occations I have
had answers via email within minutes to a question direct from Wayne himself.
He designed it, so he ought to know how it works.
Finally, I believe that they deserve our support because they have taken
the very big step of garunteeing access in all their future rigs, and
delivered on the kx1, and their new external auto tuner.
If I hadn't already perchased an autotuner from ldg, I'd have the new
elecraft tuner.
If you have any other questions, please ask. I'll be glad to help.
Give me a call sometime if you'd like to chat about their rigs.
765-286-0314 evenings and weekends. If I'm not home, leave a number, and
I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
73
At 09:18 PM 4/27/2005 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi;
>I have been looking at the link you kindly provided and it left me with a
>question or two. Does the radio come with speech or cw only. Are there
>menus? Finally is there a package that includes the radio and all
>accessories?
>Rich
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 5:44 PM
>Subject: elecraft
>
>
> > IN regard to the k2. I do not find the sound tinny at all. It can be a
> > bit pinched if the filters are not adjusted correctly.
> > As for being single conversion, this gives the receiver excelent noise
> > figures, and the best selectivity I have ever used.
> >
> > It is a bit pricy, however, if you take its specs into account, it is less
> > than most rigs in its class.
> >
> > For further reading, go to www.elecraft.com and check out the comparison
> > section.
> > These figures are nearly all taken from arrl test reports published in
> > qst. You will find that the k2 compares favorably with "contesting" rigs
> > at twice the price.
> > Also, no other manufacturer has committed to access as has Elecraft.
> > Wayne
> > Burdick, (cofounder) has publicly stated that all future elecraft radios
> > will have at least cw feedback included. THis started with the kx1, and I
> > fully expect them to stand by this statement.
> >
> > Yes, I would like to have general coverage receive, but not at the
> > sacrifice of receiver performance.
> >
> > Maybe if we all contact Elecraft, we could convince them to build a
> > general
> > coverage receiver with complete accessibility and excelent specs.
> >
> > Finally, the built in tuner is excelent. I really believe it might load a
> > wet piece of string; hi hi.
> >
> > Any questions please don't hesitate to ask myself, Buddy, or John Glass.
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > 73 to all.
>
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