[Elecraft] K2 vs. FT817 on 160m

[Siu Johnny]

Hi Paul,

I was once a user of FT817 about 4 years ago. FT817 has the merit of 
getting everything in a little box.  However, the problem of FT817 is that 
it does receive everything no matter you want it or not.  The performance 
of K2 under field condition is way way above FT817 and I eventually sold my 
F817 and stick to K2.

However, it is not without price:
1. FT817ND is now very cheap in price;
2. K2 is not all mode;
3. If I feel bore, I can listen to broadcast with FT817
4. If the band is dead, I can do some local V/U activities with FT817

Having said that, my decision is still going for K2.

73

Johnny VR2XMC


From: Paul Neuman <kd2mx at arrl.net>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: re: [Elecraft] K2 vs. FT817 on 160m
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:14:50 -0500

I've had the same conclusion with my FT-897 vs. KX1 on 80M.  I too love the 
Yaesu as my amazing "shack-in-a-box", but have found the kx1 beats it hands 
down when trying to dig that elusive fox out its den.

Once I work my way through a pile of small qrp kits awaiting me, I intend 
on tackling the K2.

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