[Elecraft] Considering K-1 or K-2

[Mike WA8BXN]

There ought to be a FAQ! With either rig I would suggest the built in tuner
option. The K-2 definitely is a higher performance radio, and bigger and
heavier. Also don't forget the KX-1! As for those other radios, if they
break, where do you get parts? I have a K-1 that got zapped pretty good by
lightning and I got it running again having replaced about half a dozen
components. Not sure that would be possible if it had been the FT-817 that
got zapped. Good luck on picking a radio, each has its strong points. I
suppose part of it is really deciding what your requirements exactly are. 
 
73/72 - Mike WA8BXN