[Elecraft] K2 + Transverter - Portable Use?

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

I am currently after a decent 2m / 70cms radio which I can use in the 
mountains and also with satellites. The IC-7000 would fit the bill but then 
there's the K2 + transverter option.

Has anyone taken a K2 + transverter out for portable (battery or solar cell) 
use?

The downside of the IC-7000 is the RX current drain (1.2A) whereas the K2 + 
transverter would be significantly less.

Simon Brown
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