[Elecraft] Comparing the K2 to other rigs

[Rick Dettinger]

I had a TS850S and didnt use it to much. I wasnt sure why but I just =
wasnt filling up the log.  In the fall of 2000 I sold the TS850S and =
bought a K2.  I have had alot of fun with the K2 and recently a K1.  I =
think the difference for me was that the Kenwood was a terrable CW rig.  =
It was like CW was an afterthought.  The QSK was so bad that I had to =
use VOX, a SSB switching mode.  This does not make for enjoyable CW, =
which is my only operating mode.  Also, I do not want a ham radio that =
requires you to send it to a factory service center to change the =
battery and that has a lable on the back that says "no user servicable =
parts inside".  When you compare prices, rermember that you need $250 =
to$500 worth of filters to get the good CW results that the TS850S is =
known for.  The Kenwood version of pass band tuning does not work well =
unless you have filters at two IF's.     73,Rick  K7MW


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