[Elecraft] Comparing the K2 to other rigs: background noise

[Lyle Johnson]

> > I find it absolutely fascinating that we're comparing a rig that
> > sells for way less than $1,000 to those selling for around $3,000...
> 
> The basic K2 is way less than $599 but it's $1582 with the 100W amp,
> tuner, and all the options that would put it in a class similar to an
> IC756PRO. The PRO is going for $1899 and there are no extra filters
> for it.  We're really comparing a rig that sells for $1600 to one that
> sells for $1900.

er... from the HRO website...

IC746PRO   (not under discussion)   $1700 heavily disocunted
IC756PROII (the one being compared) $2770 heavily discoutned
TS870S     (sometimes discussed)    $2300 as "demo unit"

73,

Lyle KK7P