#kx2 — Public Fediverse posts

Many thanks to Fraser, MM0EFI for the installation video and review of Manuel, @hb9dqm KXUSBC2 USB-C charging addon for the #elecraft #kx2 https://youtu.be/nxgS8UzJCF8

Pre-orders are shipping now at https://shop.g7ufo.radio/products/kxusbc2

I gave my KX2 a tattoo 😁
https://youtu.be/dYq-ghHSujo

#elecraft #kx2

Very excited to offer @hb9dqm excellent KXUSBC2 USB-C charger for the #elecraft #kx2 https://shop.g7ufo.radio/products/kxusbc2

Couple of new products available soon.

1. A PTT switch based on the Turret Mic design https://qsy.g7ufo.radio/turret-ptt

2. SOTAcat - a CAT control unit for #elecraft #kx2 and #kx3 for use with #sota and #pota.

3. A new colour (shown below) for the Turret Mic, Turret PTT anf #k6ark mic kit.

This morning I dispatched my 200th Turret mic 🎤 #kx2 #kx3 #trusdx #qmx #pota #sota https://shop.g7ufo.radio/collections/g7ufo-turret-mini-microphone-for-sota-pota

Back from #SOTA activation on Potzberg (DM/RP-432). Nearly everything went wrong.
Built up inv vee and found out that SWL is infinite. No damage visible. Built up 2nd when I saw a wire breach I could not repair easily. Third antenna: wrong plug, so I decided to use my #KX2.
While logging my connects I found out that my 'smart' watch showed wrong time. So I had to calculate what was the correct logging time.
In the end, 12 QSO on #20m and #40m SSB.
Thanks Chasers!
#hamradio #amateurradio

After 32 years as a ham I finally completed my first #pota activation!

Thanks for everyone who hunted me at Kielder Water (GB-1285).

This one was SSB but I hope to add a CW one in the future.

Gear was my trusty #elecraft #kx2 with wire antenna suspended on a SOTABeams tactical mast. Ran off battery and happily chucked out 10w.

40m didn’t give me any contacts (the noise floor was surprisingly high - possibly LED lighting in the cabins?). 20m was great though.

Three easier Summits on the Air hills in South Wales ticked off today including a new one, Allt yr Esgair. New “Slim G” 2m antenna and HT combo didn’t live up to expectations but will persevere.. Good conditions on 20m/17m tho.
#summitsontheair #sota #portableops #dx #qrp #mountains #elecraft #kx2 #hamr #hamradio #amateurradio #radio

Made it out this morning for a #POTA Activation with the @elecraft #KX2 with a Tufteln 2 wire antenna for 23 #CW QSOs across 40/30/17/15m bands.

I’m stunned how well #winlink #VARA HF works with my #QRP #KX2… #hamradio

Has anyone else been an idiot and snapped the BNC connector on their AX1 AXB1 bipod?

Thanks to ‘Angelo’ on printables (https://www.printables.com/model/385370-elecraft-ax1-antenna-clip) I printed a replacement which works very nicely.

I’ve got 8 spare (don’t ask!) , if anyone wants one DM (or email) me for my address, send me a SAE and I’ll drop one in the post.

I guess this is likely only work it for UK people but if you’re happy to pay international postage then I’m game 😀

#elecraft #kx2 #kx3 #ElecraftKX2 #ElecraftKX3

Activated K-1139 today #qrp. Thanks for all the contacts and patience 😁 #sota #kx2

My first #CW #POTA activation is in the books. It went better than I hoped. #KX2 on 20 and 40 with a long wire. I should not have waited so long! Now to keep practicing. Thanks to all hunters and their patience!

First #Elecraft #KX2 usage impressions:

* it's a #MorseCode machine, QSK is smooooth, narrow filters don't ring at all;

* the internal ATU is scary, it can tune everything and it's very useful for band agility;

* I was afraid the receiver was not as good as the IC-705, especially for very small and very big signals, lab measurements confirm, but I guess it's irrelevant for my usage since I was able to make QSOs all over Europe in these awful propagation conditions.

More to follow...

Super excited to have had my very first SSB contact with Africa yesterday! 🥳
Using just 10W with the #KX2 to work CT3MD on the Madeira Islands!
#HamRadio #QRP #DX

I got tired of carrying the giant AC charger for my KX2 internal battery. Quick little project and much more portable for travel:
https://youtu.be/bW8rt89OZTY

#HamRadio #KX2 #LiPO #Battery #DIY

There was barely any frequency available on 15m, but listening to the contest was quite interesting. Maybe next time I will also participate myself. 😁
#HamRadio #contest #KX2 #HF #SWL

Have you used the APF (Audio Peak Filtering) filter on the #KX2 yet?
https://youtube.com/shorts/GR0DFEvchZs?feature=share

#HamRadio #MorseCode

While waiting for my preorder on the #KX2, I keep second guessing if it’s a good choice for my first #QRP radio, as I don’t know #CW just yet. I want to eventually learn it, but for now I am more of a #SSB (and digital) operator.

So, I ordered a #KX2 now, to test out, how it’s like to live with a #QRP radio as a beginner 😉
Depending on the outcome I will keep the one that works best for me.




Who am I kidding, I will probably end up keeping both 🤫😂
#QRO