[Elecraft] Gettin' off the fence (K1 vs K2)

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Keith, KD1E wrote:

If I find the K1 is to my liking (menu-driven, QSK operation, sound of
receiver, RX performance, etc) I'll consider going to a K2/100 as my only
rig.  I do basically no portable or field ops - except for field day where
I'll carry a 12V deep cycle battery & my full size rig into the back yard -
so having a portable battery operated rig is not that important to me.

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Cost should always  be a factor when there's a budget. 

Still, whether or not you like the K1 will have nothing to do with your
experience with a K2. That's almost like saying you'll buy a Ford Pickup to
see if you'd like a Lincoln town car.  

As Mike said, they are different designs intended for different roles and
different operators. They are both excellent rigs, but different in
performance, features and functions. 

Ron AC7AC