THE RIG at KX2S

Although the Rig is in a modest amount of space in the bedroom. It is quite functional. I have just upgraded to a business desk. Antenna switching is done via an Ameritron RCS-8V remote coax switch.Just installed an Idiom Press Rotor EZ-kit w/RS232.Laptop is an IBM T42 with DX4WIN V5.03 logging software running under WindowsXP Professional.

ICOM IC-765 with matching SP-20. The optional 250 cycle CW filter (FL53)is also installed. I have found the ICOM to be an excellent DX transciever.This rig was purchased Used but it look brand new. Above the rig is a military antenna tuner (model CU737/URC) manufactured by Collins Radio. As small as it is it handles 1KW with never a problem. Thanks Ron W2RJK for that great little tuner.

The workhorse amplifer here at KX2S. This SB221 which was modified back to an SB220 when first built. I kit built this amp in late 1979. A 3 years ago I lost the plate transformer. This was replaced and all Harbach modifacations were added. The bleeder resisters were also updated. Just Replaced the origional Eimac 3-500Z's with a matched pair of Taylor 3-500ZG's. I also upgraded the Amp to QSK installing the AG6K kit. Note the updated look all black with matching front panel, Thanks to my wife Beth telling me the amp does not match the rest of the station.

The new rig again just before I had added the newly constructed shelf.

My small collection of Keys and Bugs. (note old station) From left to right Nye Master Key, Old Speed-X, Wilson Grimmer, Recent Vibroplex Bug, Old Japanese Coffin Bug, The Bencher, Smooth as silk 1948 Vibroplex Deluxe Bug. ,All are functional and all are used.

This page Last updated by Ed Deringer on 04/16/2008Return To HOME PAGE