[Elecraft] Mods, mods, mods for #1107

[Allen Ward]

Yesterday I put the "SWR" mod in my KPA100 for my K2  #1107 which was
purchased on 3-29-2000.  No problems and the rig worked fine as usual after
the mod.  I got to thinking that it seems like I have been doing mods for
four years and it must have cost me a fortune.  I got out my invoices (I
have never thrown ANYTHING away) and ran a total on my mods and the original
cost of the K2 and all modules and updates.  I have a K2 with a KPA100, a
SSB module, a 160 meter module, a noise blanker and a DSP module.  Todays
price for these is a total of $1344.00.  I then ran a total on my K2 with
new crystals, PPL mod, 2nd filter mod. BFO mod, shield mod, firmware
upgrades, etc., etc. and got a total of $1345.00.  So over four years of
adding mods (I admit some didn't cost anything) I had to spend a whole
dollar more than I could have bought the same end product today.  Of course
I had four years of use of an outstanding tranceiver and the enjoyment of
making the mods and dealing with a company that furnishes free online
documentation and service second to none.  I think I got my money's worth!!
Allen KA5N