Topband: Elecraft K2 in ARRL contest

[stan seiffert]

I used my Elecraft k2 ( driving an alpha amp) in the contest.  The =
receiver really was noticeably better than my TS-850S (with an outboard =
DSP).  It was much quieter and less tiring to use.  There seemed to be =
less adjacent signal splatter and front end overload.  The numbers =
apparently  really do make a difference.  In the search and pounce mode =
I used it with all the filters cranked in and it really sounded like the =
band was made up of separated signals with quiet spaces in between.  In =
the cq mode I had to open it up a bit to avoid missing signals that were =
not exactly on my frequency.  It could use a better noise blanker like =
most receivers I have used (I have electric fence problems also).  Does =
anyone have experience with a noise blanker that can be used on a =
crowded band?  Conditions were poor here especially on the second night, =
 but, was still great fun as always.  The biggest thrill was having =
VY2ZM answer my cq ( I only worked one W1).  See you all in the Stew =
Perry test.  Have a great holiday season.

73   Stan W7AWA




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