G3VGR K2 SSB Modification      
The K2 front panel has a strange 8 pin connector. It is there to tempt the user into plugging a microphone into it and compromising an excellent CW rig.  Originally, I considered removing the KSB2 SSB option board to prevent ruining the K2 with a totally unnecessary mode.
However, the ever-present sight of the front panel connector could lead one to temptation, so eventually a decision was made to address this problem.
 

After careful research and planning, I have devised this modification to ensure the K2's performance remains optimum.
·  Firstly, one searches the garage until eventually finding a microphone

· Cut microphone lead close to connector, throw away remaining lead and microphone.
· With a small hacksaw, cut through cable clamp on plug to enable removal of locking ring.
· Throw away remains of now damaged plug and retain locking ring

·  Hunt through junk box for suitable coin to fit in locking ring
(isn't it odd how you wake up in the morning after a heavy night in a foreign bar to find your pockets full of small change).


·  I found the following coins to be suitable:
  • Spanish 1 peseta coin
  • Dutch 10 cent coin
  • Swedish 10 øre coin
  • South Africa 1 cent coin
Unfortunately, the US Dime, British 5p and Euro 1 cent coins are too large, but considering the current economic climate, I'm sure they will soon reduce in size as well as value, so be patient.
· Use the locking ring and coin to complete the modification

You will now have a K2 to be proud of.

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