[Elecraft] Changes from 100 watts to 10 watts

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Folks, lets keep the discussion on this topic civil. Healthy disagreements
and discussion are fine, but any more personal attacks will result in
removal from the list.

By the way, we designed the K2 as a QRP radio (the K2) and as a QRO radio
(the K2/100).  We kept the K2 nomenclature because the core radio and its Rx
performance stays the same for both versions. This also helped us conserve
our design resources and keep focused on new features and products. We
certainly didn't mean to slight anyone with the QRO option! ;^) 

We also designed the 100W version as an option rather than a completely
different model in order to keep our inventory within reason. Stocking
completely different radio models in finished goods causes us to have to
carry a lot more inventory and create duplicate documentation which is very
expensive for a small company. Our goal is to be here for the long run.

73, Eric  WA6HHQ
Elecraft List Moderator
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k4wtf@ENTERZONE.NET wrote:
> 
> On Mon, 30 Dec 2002, Julian (G4ILO) wrote:
> 
> > I don't want to add flames to the fire this thread is becoming, but I'm not
> > happy with the insinuation that a K2 without the 100W PA is incomplete.
> 
> The K2 was designed as a 100w radio.  If you don't believe me, ask Wayne
> and Eric.