[Elecraft] Re: K2 for Contesting/Dxing

[js]

Just a short note following my previous mail.  No doubt, IC756pro2 is more
sensitive than K2.  However, in HF operation, sensitivity is always not the
primary concern.  Selectivity and ability to survive in heavy QRM situation
is more important.  Therefore, 756pro2 is my main operation rig in 6 metre
because I need the extra sensitivity and band spectrum.

73

Johnny Siu VR2XMC
s/n 1146, 3837, 4165
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Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K2 for Contesting/Dxing


> Hi Rich
>
> I have had both the K2 and the TS2000 in my shack for a while.  The K2
does indeed have a superior receiver.  While I can't fault the TS2000 for
sensitivity, the K2 is much easier to listen to for extended periods of
time.  The IF DSP filtering on the Kenwood is OK, but the receiver is quite
a bit noisier than that of the K2.  Look up the ARRL test info on both rigs.
The K2 is much  better under crowded band conditions.  My contest type work
has been pretty much limited to Field Day, but the K2 will accompany me to
the FD site this year, not the TS2000. Consider also buiding the KPA100 amp
and the KAT100 tuner (which way outclasses the "line flatting" tuner of the
2000).  I also like the noise blanker of the K2 better than the one on the
Kenwood.  The TS2000 is fine for my infrequent SSB ragchews and VHF/UHF FM.
>
> Good luck and 73,
>
> Don McNallen
> K2/100 #2478