[Elecraft] Just how good is the K2?

[n6wg@earthlink.net]

Hello Brad
This is an old song, but I'll sing it anyway :-)
What do you expect to do with whatever rig you buy?

The K2 is a fantastic rig, but it isn't all things to
all people, just some of us :-)

When I built s/n 12, I retired my Kenwood TS-180, and
have used the K2 as my only station rig ever since=2E
I compete in contests from 10m right down to 160m, all at 5w,
and don't miss higher power=2E  In fact, I lack only
RI to complete my 160m QRP WAS with the K2=2E

I think you really need to back into this question and
define what your new rig has to be capable of=2E  Then you
will know if a K2 is the right rig for you=2E

Good luck, whatever your choice=2E
73, Bob N6WG

Original Message:
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From: Brad Hedges bhedges@nc=2Err=2Ecom
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:29:47 -0500
To: elecraft@mailman=2Eqth=2Enet
Subject: [Elecraft] Just how good is the K2?


I have read all the reports=2E I have seen where various contesters use th=
e
K2=2E I have even SEEN a K2 <grin>

But I just have a hard time getting over this six pound box the size of,
well, small=2E

I am in the market for a new primary rig for the shack=2E I'm getting a pr=
etty
substantial tax refund, and short of an Orion, I can get *almost* any rig =
I
want=2E I have pretty much settled on a Yaesu FT-1000 MP Mk V Field, or a =
used
TenTec Omni VI+ if I can find one, but there is still that voice that says=

"K2"=2E

I need some pretty hard convincing=2E I just built a K1, and while I have =
yet
to get the transmitter pumping, the rest of the rig is every bit what I wa=
s
looking for=2E

But it's not a "primary station rig" - at least, not for me=2E

Help?


Thanks,
Brad
K0BHC

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