[Elecraft] K2 or K3

[Joe-aa4nn]

It is a simple answer, really.  A factory built K3 and you're all set.
de Joe, aa4nn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Tobias Croteau" <jt.n1ese at gmail.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 8:23 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 or K3


> As some of you know, I've been looking at putting together a K2
> station for portable RTTY/PSK31 operation.  However, as I am looking
> at the cost differences, I am now wondering if I might better off with
> a K3.  Here is my dilemma:
>
> I am disabled and unable to solder because the medications I am on
> make my hands shake like crazy.  The person who normally builds kits
> for me is unable to take on this task due to family and work
> commitments.  I have contacted three of the builders in the Elecraft
> community and have received quotes ranging from $350 to $450 to do
> what I want.
>
> Therefore, by the time I buy the kits from Elecraft and pay for
> assembly, I am looking at $1270 to $1370 for a basic K2 with what I
> need for data ops.    For $1399, I can get a K3/10 with the same
> features plus many extras and better performance.
>
> Maybe I should also look for a used K2 but I am real picky on build 
> quality.
>
> Any advice guys?
>
> Thanks
>
> - JT
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