[Elecraft] Re: Tokyo Hy-Power QRP Rig

[Dave G3VGR]

Does this mean you won't be buying one?
:-)
I'll get my coat..........

wayne burdick wrote:
>> Boy, that sure does have an Elecraft look to it (panel color, LCD 
>> display, push-button switches)....
> 
> 
> As the principle designer of the K2, I have to take a few exceptions to 
> this comparison  :)
> 
> The HT-200's minimalist user interface is vastly different from a K2's. 
> Applying inductive reasoning, it would be even less like anything bigger 
> than a K2. In fact it has fewer directly accessible functions than the 
> K1. This may appeal to some operators, especially if they're only doing 
> voice modes and/or don't need all of the additional features.
> 
> The K2 has 32 functions directly accessible on the front panel, counting 
> both tap and hold functions. The HT-200 appears to have 5. To the extent 
> that the rig implements additional functions at all, one wonders how you 
> get at them. The feature set is also not readily apparent. Does it have 
> a transverter interface? Receive antenna jack? 100-W amp? DSP? Remote 
> control?
> 
> How do you adjust the keyer speed?
> 
> Does it offer functions such as TUNE, ANT1/2 selection, crystal filter 
> selection, audio filter selection, CW message record/play, 
> voltage/current display, SPOT, VFO reverse, direct keypad frequency 
> entry, etc.?
> 
> If there's an ATU, how do you activate auto-tuning? Does it provide 
> multiple antennas?
> 
> How do you turn on RIT or XIT, change modes, access memories, back down 
> the RF GAIN, turn AGC or noise blanker on/off, etc.? I get the feeling 
> that the "FNC" button is going to get a real workout.
> 
> Disclaimer: This may be a case of apples vs. oranges  :)   But I believe 
> I've fairly characterized the difference between the two in terms of the 
> user interface, which I feel is an important aspect of radio operation.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
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73, Dave G3VGR
K2 #4783

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