Fw: [Elecraft] re: K2 vs. the world

[n3drk]

 Turns out that the K2 was so outstanding that it did and does compete with
 the Big 3 Jim!
 Nice post Jim and a different perspective of seeing the K2 in relation to
 other rigs.

 john-n3drk


> IMHO, the K2 wasn't really meant to compete directly with most other HF 
> ham
> rigs. Rather, it was meant to be an alternative to them, by focusing more 
> on
> some things than the usual Yaecomwood. (CW performance, low power drain, 
> ability
> of the owner to build and maintain, excellent receiver performance without
> too much complexity, ability to add options over time, etc.) IOW, the K2 
> offers
> a unique alternative.
>
> But I still wish the knobs and displays were bigger.
>
> 73 de Jim, N2EY