[Elecraft] K2 and K3 remote or local control

[David Cutter]

You could leave one at your remote location (antenna farm) for remote 
control and one at home.  The problem then arises: which goes where?

David
G3UNA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thom LaCosta" <lacosta at bcpl.net>
To: "John Huggins" <john at johnhuggins.com>
Cc: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 and K3... oh which one to pick


> On Thu, 9 Aug 2007, John Huggins wrote:
>
>>
>> - Do I buy a K2 with accessories (or add them later) and get it right now 
>> plus build time or...
>> - Spring for a K3 with enough options for SSB and hope to get it before 
>> March 2008 (Virginia QSO Party)
>
> Depends on how much money you have, and the a vs tl ratio (antsi vs top 
> line).
>
> I suspect that the value of built k2's will fall once the K3 is out there, 
> since many K2 owners who can;t afford to house and feed two of little 
> critters are sellng off the K2, or will when the K3 shows up.
>
> Based on that, I'd put more weight on the TL side of the see saw....but 
> that's only my viewpoint.
>
> Of course some have mentioned buy both....but to me that's like buys two 
> solid gold cigar cutters (g).
>
> 73 k3hrn
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