[Elecraft] K1 vs K2 opinions (summary)

[EricJ]

There's no denying the K1 is a very nice, and I'm beginning to think,
underrated rig. The KX1 kind of upstaged this solid little performer. 

Eric
KE6US 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Toepfer
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 4:21 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 vs K2 opinions (summary)

Thank you all for the help.  This is what I am left with after all your
help:

K2:
far better base specs (performance and features) much easier to operate more
space to experiment

K1:
smaller
simpler
unquantifyably easier on the ear

If it was not for the last point under the K1 this would be so simple.  :-)

David, K3TUE


--- David Toepfer <davetoepfer at yahoo.com> wrote:

> On the surface it seems a silly question.  I am considering finally 
> purchasing one of the above, but the decision actually seems to be a 
> struggle.  So I guess I'll ask for some voices of experiences.
> 
> *** What I do not need:
> 
> I do not need something that will operate anything other than CW, so I 
> don't need the ability to send SSB or the IF bandwidth to receive SSB 
> (I love the simple variable bandwidth of my KX1).
> 
> I do not need something that will operate on bands I can't get for a 
> K1
> (80-15
> is fine, and I have the info on how to do 160 if I wish).
> 
> I do not need power beyond what I can get from a K1 (5W is fine).
> 
> I do not need computer control or direct frequency entry.
> 
> *** What I have heard:
> 
> I have heard some state that they actually feel that the LC VFO in the 
> K1 is quieter and nicer than the PLL VFO in the K2.
> 
> I have likewise heard some say that they feel the K1 is more sensative 
> than the
> K2 (thought I do not recall why, save just personal impression).
> 
> *** What I am looking for:
> 
> Opinions?
> 
> David, K3TUE
> 
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