[Elecraft] New Rev B K2

Thu Nov 7 06:44:01 2002

I totally agree with Ed. This K2 I have is one of the best receivers I
have ever used and I could not be happier with it as is. If one of the
mods really excites me I may add it, but with a receiver that can run
circles around the top shelf stuff what could be better.
ken w8ob #2864

Ed Juge/NM wrote:
> 
> I:, for one, plan to look over the list of improvements very carefully and
> determine whether I really "need" them or not.  I also own an Icom 756PRO.
> Just because the PRO II was introduced with improvements, I have not felt
> the need to upgrade.
> 
> It seems to me some may forget that the original design of the K2 was good
> enough to outdo just about any other receiver money can buy.  It still works
> as well as it ever did.  If we like the pristine appearance, LEAVE IT THAT
> WAY, or add what minimal "modifications" we feel we can't live without.
> Frankly, the only mod I applied was crystal grounding and if there was an
> improvement I could never tell it.
> 
> The absolute obsession some hams have for modifying perfectly good radios is
> something I have never and will never understand.  Just look at any
> reflector... "Need mods for...",  "Looking for mods for...",  "Must have
> mods for..."
> 
> What I'm saying is, yes... the appearance of my K2 has always been a source
> of great pride for me, too.  In the end, that look may be something I want
> much more than the "improvements" offered by the upgrade.
> 
> Optionally, as Wayne or someone suggested.  Sell your K2 here and build a
> new one!  I haven't seen any K2's, for sale here at any reasonable price,
> that lasted even a day.
> 
> 73... Ed. W5EJ
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 9:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Rev B K2
> 
> > KD5NDB wrote:
> >
> > "As everything is out of site on the bottom your K2 would look just like
> > the 'B' version."
> > ==========
> > Until you take off the covers.
> >
> > It's obvious that some will NEVER understand that much of the pride for
> > most K2 builders is showing off your unadulterated handiwork!!!
> >
> > I've received a lot of comments, pro and con, both direct and posts to
> > the Elecraft reflector, regarding my earlier post about the mods and how
> > I feel about what they do to the appearance of the inside of the radio.
> > Most of the comments agree with my opinion, which is why I said "pride
> > for MOST K2 builders is showing off their unadulterated handiwork" in the
> > above paragraph.
> >
> > To each his own....
> >
> > 73, de Earl, K6SE
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