[Elecraft] K2/100 or (I hang my head in shame...) Icom 706???

[kc4kgu@ENTERZONE.NET]

On Sat, 2 Nov 2002, John J. McDonough wrote:

> What will make a difference, tho, are the frills.  The detachable head is a
> pretty big deal if you're mobile, especially if you're not driving one of
> these 10 MPG land yachts.  And the 706's DSP and scratch pad memories are
> darned handy.  As is having VHF in the same box.  For mobile, I'd take the
> 706 hands down.

Hey,

I get 21MPH and can fit my wifes car inside my Tahoe, along with the
K2. ;-)


> isn't that big of a deal -- the 706 isn't THAT bad.  It is a little pricey,
> tho.  Not only is the rig around 800, but you will want a filter or two at
> 100 a pop, and that stupid $80 OPC-581, plus the MB-63. (although I think
> the OPC-581 might be free right now).  So you're easily over a grand.  Of
> course, the K2-100 with a few options is going to get there, too.
> 

Ya, but the 706 doesn't come in Kit form.  Big minus! <grin>

73 de John - KC4KGU
K2/100 #2490