[Elecraft] K2 or K1?

[Sandy W5TVW]

Depends on what you want it for.

If you bare thinking about a "new" all-mode, all-band rig, I'd certainly 
choose the K2, 160 meter and SSB add-ons.  Maybe even the 100 watt model.

If you are interested in QRP, a "pack rig", CW only, and you can cope with 
just having 40-15 (4 band) or changing two band cards, then I'd say the K1 
was right for you.

I have a K1 originally b ought with 4 band option which I setup for 
40/30/20/15 meters.  I have an extra two band RF board for 160/80 meters. 
Also have the KAT1 internal tuner.  If I did it all over again, I'd skip the 
KAT1 and purchase the external T-1 tuner as it has greater matching range. 
It is a really great rig.  I did not care for the "internal battery" option 
as it is a pain taking the batteries in and out for charging.  The smaller 
loudspeaker isn't potent enough for my old ears!

73,

Sandy W5TVW
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary D Krause" <n7hts at bresnan.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 12:36 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 or K1?


> Hi, I've been reading many of the posts here as well as reading through 
> the manuals on the Elecraft site.  I've been thinking about building 
> either a K2 or K1.  I've read some of the magazine articles that state 
> that the K2 is not a beginners kit and I have read other sources that 
> state beginners have built the K2 with no problem.
>
> The last time I built a kit was in the eighties.  I have no doubt about my 
> soldering abilities and I know that isn't a problem.  I've been told on 
> the air that if I'm going to build the K2 or K1 to go for the K2.  I would 
> like to build the K2.  So, I would like some feed back on what you think. 
> Has anyone here built the K2 as their first kit or Elecraft kit?
>
> I really don't want to build the K1 first because, I don't want to spend 
> the money for both rigs.  I know I could sell the K1 but, I don't want to 
> be bothered with that.
>
> Thanks,
> Gary, N7HTS
>
>
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