[Elecraft] For Sale: K2

[Phil Wheeler]

W2AGN wrote:

>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.
>>
>
>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.
>

Agreed.  There are things I really like about the 817 (all-mode VHF/UHF, 
for example) , but other things I dislike (death on batteries).  BTW -- 
seems like the price drops may be a sign that the 817 MkII or some such 
is on the horizon.  But I don't see an FT-817 in my future.

I'm very happy with my evolving K2 (a major part of the fun) with my 
TS-570DG as a solid backup -- e.g., to let other people operate at Field 
Day and when my K2 is "evolving".

73, Phil


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