[Elecraft] For Sale: K2

[W2AGN]

On Saturday 18 May 2002 12:13, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> Radioham wrote:
> > Now, if we are to talk about the 100W version, fully loaded, I really
> > don't understand how that can compete with new FT-920s, and almost new
> > IC-746s (as well as other very recent 100W rigs) selling for near or
> > less than $1K.  Just my opinion - some folks enjoy building more than
> > operating.  I have time for one, but not both, so I choose to spend my
> > time on the air.
>
> I'm more of a builder than an operator, Steve.  Aside from that, a major
> plus of the K2/100 vs. the above tranceivers is a really outstanding
> receiver -- much better than the one in my TS-570DG, for example.
>


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I think it is worth noting that the FT-817, which some consider "competition" 
for the K2, is now selling for < $500, NEW! Very soon, the resale value on 
these will be less than 50% of what the new price was a year ago.

But the K2 still retains its high resale value. I think that says it all.

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