[Elecraft] Older K2??

[W3FPR - Don Wilhelm]

Jeff,

I will not comment on the value/price, but you can compare it with the price
of new kits.  Being an earlier serial number, consider the work you would
have to do to bring it up to level (assuming you would want to do that).
The prices for the A to B mod kit, firmware upgrades, and other mod kits
provided by Elecraft may be desired.  There is nothing wrong with the
performance of earlier serial number K2s, but if you want the latest level
(which you would get with a new kit), you may want to consider the cost of
upgrading into your calculations.

Certainly the KPA100 and the KDSP2 can be added.  There are mechanical
considerations though, the Audio Filter and the KDSP2 fit into the same
place, so you will lose the KAF2 if you put in the KDSP2.  Similarly, the
internal battery is mounted in the top cover and is displaced with the
installation of the KPA100 (although you can keep the QRP top cover with
battery around for portable QRP operation if you would like that).

All in all - it may be a good price or it may not be - it depends on your
desires.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Hello all, I am considering the purchase of an older K2 with a 1400's
> serial number. It has the following options in it..... SSB, 160, NB,
> Audio Filter / Clock, Battery, and probably a couple I've forgotten.
> \My question is, with all of the updates made to the newer K2's, is
> this a good purchase? The price should be around $700 or so. Supposedly
> it looks new and works perfect. Can the DSP option be added? Can the
> 100W option be added? Any thoughts would be most appreciated by this
> newbie..... Thanks so much for the help....
> Jeff  WB8QYT  apopj at mac.com
>