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Thoughts on Elecraft KX2 Transceiver for SOTA

Posted on September 25, 2016 by vk3yy

After some time getting used to operating the new Elecraft KX2, it was time to take it out on a SOTA activation.   With a break in the weather, Federation Range, VK3/VN-029 looked like a good choice as it qualifies … Continue reading →

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New SOTA Rig

Posted on August 28, 2016 by vk3yy

The new Elecraft KX2 arrived last week.  So far it looks like just the thing for SOTA activations.  A battery pack was not ordered for it, so one was constructed from 3 x 18650 2500mAh cells with a protective polyfuse. … Continue reading →

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