[Elecraft] K2 vs. K1 - Info please.

[Darwin, Keith]

Yea, I know, we've discussed this before.  I'm not going to ask a
general question because it is too easy to get into an apples to oranges
comparison. But I've had the K1 for a bit now and have become familiar
with it's performance and operation.  Now I have a better basis for
understanding the K2.  So on to the questions.
 
1.  How do the IF filters in the K2 compare to the audio filters in the
K1.  I assume they provide more selectivity and greater stop-band
rejection.  I also assume the multiple IF stage filters in my Omni will
provide even greater selectivity.
 
2.  How does the RX noise level compare between the K2 and K1.  My K1 is
a quieter rig than the more complex Omni V that it sits on.  It is just
nicer to listen to.  If the K2 is similar to the K1 it would be a very
sweet rig.
 
3.  AGC - Does the K2 have multiple AGC rates (fast & slow?)?
 
4.  Tuning rates.  K1 tunes very quickly.  Similar to analog rigs from
the 80's.  I assume the K2 tunes slower, yes?
 
5.  Knob wobbliness.  The knobs on my K1 are just a bit wobbly.  The
pots are tight on the PCB but the shafts have some play.  Is this the
case with the K2?  I assume it uses the same pots and has the same feel.
 
6.  SWR protection of the finals.  Are the finals SWR protected in some
way?
 
What I'm thinking right now is I'll sell the Omni V and the K1 and buy a
K2/100 with SSB.  I'm not a builder so I'd be looking for a very late SN
used rig or may just buy new and have a pro build it for me.  Hmmm, lots
to think about ...
 
think think think ...
 
- Keith KD1E -