KX2 features 2

Part two: ELecraft KX2 features
More features of the KX2 that I did not highlight in my last video.
I did not cover the digital modes in this video. You can copy PSK on the display and then send PSK via the CW paddles. I did it on my KX3 and it works great. I did not try it on this radio yet but I am sure it's the same.
With all of my QRP radios, when I set up portable in the park, my antenna of choice is the OCF40QM. It's a perfect multi band antenna. It's 66 feet long and you don't need a tuner. Yes, I do have a tuner in the radio, but I leave it in the bypass position.
Barry

[@FM-us3rd]

Thanks Barry , awesome tutorial. Love my KX2 , I've had it for 6 months and really like it.

[@dannyrhodes13]

This is excellent!! I have watched this video several times. Thank you!

[@barrykery1175]

Do you know it like the back of your hand now? Hi Hi Thanks for your kind words. Glad you found the video useful. That's why I posted it. Barry, KU3X/QRP

[@geod3589]

Good video, no loud irritating music, straight to the point.

[@barrygkx]

Thank you. I try to make my videos as informative as I can without all the drama. Barry, KU3X

[@bobsullivan5714]

It's appreciated. Thank you. bob; KF7ZSA

[@wolfkin73]

You should have a table of contents in your description. Great video but I find myself returning to you tube to remember how to do things not just learning. Thanks for the video.

[@John-K6RXD]

Thanks for the great overview. 73.

[@barrykery1175]

Glad you found the video useful. Barry

[@WA8QFE]

I have the KX3, now I ordered a KX2 for camping and It will arrive this Wednesday. Thanks for jump starting the operation ! Best Luck es DX. 72, 73. Lee, WA8QFE

[@barrykery1175]

The KX2 is not a, "One radio do all" like you FT-817, but it is a much better radio for performance and, "Grab and Go!" I have two each of the batteries Elecraft sells that go with the radio. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the KX2 as much as I do. Barry, KU3X

[@WilliamParmley]

Excellent, well done, very helpful!

[@cwqrpportable]

Barry, your videos on amateur radio are excellent. Thank you for your straight forward, no nonsense approach in presenting your subject. I own a KX3 currently and will be getting one of these little gems soon as well. 72/73 Brent VA3YG

[@barrykery1175]

Thank you for your response. I am sure you will enjoy the KX2. I love operating portable but I wanted a radio that is super small and packs punch. The KX2 does it. Great battery life and for me, 5 watts out is perfect. I never use more than that for QRP. Barry

[@downsouthsafaris6788]

Why would you want the KX3 AND the KX2? What situations (portable) does the KX2 have failings over the KX3 other than 6m and 160m?

[@PaulGuy1954]

@@downsouthsafaris6788 Size, the KX2 is smaller and lighter, a great grab and go rig. Power efficiency, the KX2 is really stingy. Internal battery is brilliant, operate at full power if you’d like with no external power source. The KX3 bulky, heavy, AA batteries can’t do that.

[@francescolucarno6214]

nice video, nice rig

[@ua3yhgvalery561]

Very good radio !!!

[@barrygkx]

I could not agree more. Best, "Grad and Go Radio ! I've owner so far. Barry

[@WA8QFE]

I bought the SIDE KX End panels, Longer Tail Leg, and their VFO Knob. We'll see thow these work ! Lee, WA8QFE

[@stevepatterson2290]

I live the KX2

[@dooncoz]

Thanks for explanation. I realize this is a nice grab and go unit. I’m considering this vs a kx3. Do you think not having a pan adapter limits you with this? Thanks

[@barrykery1175]

The addition of the pan adapter is a personal preference. I have the pan adapter for my KX3 and I am not impressed with it. That's not to say that it is not a good product, I just don't like the way it operates. I like the way the pan adapter on my TS990S works. Barry

[@dooncoz]

@@barrykery1175 Thanks Barry. Best regards

[@froby_flingit]

Great video, thanks for the pointers. WA6JFK

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

Does the DUAL RECEIVE Function with the Headphone on, Give you dual receive in Both headphones, or do you get Dual Receive like VFO A in your left ear and VFO B in your right ear ? thanks.

[@barrykery1175]

The left ear is for the main VFO and the right ear is for the SUB VFO. It’s kind of hard to tell since both audio levels are equal and you only have one audio level control. So the answer is, “Yes.”

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

thanks Barry. Just like my old FT1000

[@kevinokeefe7796]

Just picked up the kx2 with the clock how do I get the clock to display

[@barrykery1175]

Turn the multi function knob. It will scroll through numerous display items, like Time, Voltage, current drain and more. If the display shows VFO B, then tap the, "DISP" button to get out of the VOF mode. Barry, KU3X

[@kevinokeefe7796]

Barry Kery Thanks I can tell this rig is going to be a slow process in learning

[@christopher9727]

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