[Elecraft] Comparing the K2 to other rigs

Fri Nov 29 10:22:05 2002

I can supply some numbers for comparison.  I returned my FT-1000D twice in
eight years.  Both times it blew finals for no apparent reason (SWR was
flat, etc.) once and finals plus drivers once... $350 and $550 respectively
plus $65 freight to them each time.  I have an Icom IC-275H two meter
all-mode that is currently into its third trip in about 15 years.  Even to
replace dial lights in this rig is so complex and requires such a level of
disassembly, I gave up about 40 minutes into the process the one time I
decided to try it.  The return is to deal with the optical tuning mechanism
which goes out periodically and tuning is very erratic-to-impossible.  That
runs about $75 a pop.

The only repair to my K2 so far was to replace a blown diode which cost
<$1.00 for the part from Radio Shack.

73... Ed, W5EJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "john_k7fd" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 9:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Comparing the K2 to other rigs

> ...and what value should we place on being able to repair our own radios?
> This value added feature of the K2 puts it in a class by itself...
>
> Over a period of years, you might realistically save yourself a bundle
> foregoing those dreaded 'trips back to factory', making the K2 almost pay
> its own way!
>
> Investing time building a K2 is time well spent!
>
> Back to the pumpkin pie...
>
> John K7FD, K2/586
>
> > Actually a better price for a comparable K2 would be $1493 (K2, KPA100,
> > KAT100-1, KSB2, MH2, K160RX, KNB2 and KAF2).  The only $89 option
> > (bringing the total to $1582) is the KIO2, which would not be needed
> > with a KPA100.
> >
> > 73, Bob N7XY
>
>
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