[Elecraft] K2 compared to others rigs

[Larry Phipps]

You can have a band scope on the K2. Check out the March/April QEX for 
the article on the Z-90 Panadapter kit. Works with most radios, but 
integrates particularly well with the K2. You can read the article 
online if you don't subscribe. The link is 
http://www.arrl.org/qex/2007/03/smith.pdf

You can read even more at www.cliftonlaboratories.com

73,
Larry N8LP



Brett gazdzinski wrote:
> I have had a couple of 756 pro's, and they are nice radios.
> Quite a bargain at about $1500.00. The 756 (non pro) seems
> to have had the display problems (lines).
> Its quite a sharp looking and working rig.
>
> I cant say I know how they work under battle conditions on CW,
> but it seems good for typical use.
> I suspect, if you want the best receiver for CW contest type
> conditions, the K2 is tops at any price, or real close.
>
> I do love the band scope on the 756 pro.
>
> Its noisy, and on AM and SSB its average quality both transmit and receive,
> on par with other of the same type rigs I suppose.
>
> Its easy to use though, lots of knobs and buttons, which is better
> than menus I suppose. Its big, heavy, and sucks lots of power.
>
> I have mine mainly for an RF exciter for the big homebrew AM rigs,
> and the band scope. I have never actually made a contact with it by
> itself, but I listen on it from time to time.
>
> I tell you what, I have had a 756 pro for years now, and never 
> had any real desire to get on the air with it on any mode.
>
> I am trying to get up to speed with the code so I CAN get on the air
> with the K2.
>
> Brett
> N2DTS
>
>
>   
>> Having just spent quite a bit of time comparing the rigs in 
>> that price 
>> range before I just purchased the K2, I would say you best 
>> bet would be 
>> the Ten-Tec Omni
>>
>> http://www.elecraft.com/K2_perf.htm  - performance 
>> comparisons between 
>> K2 and other rigs.
>>
>> http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/020910qex036.pdf - an explanation of 
>> why the simpler designs of the K2 and the Ten-Tec perform so well.
>>
>> The TS-2000 is a good all around rig, and it would be handy 
>> to have, but 
>> especially after using the K2, I think you may be a bit disappointed 
>> with the receiver.  It is my understanding that the digital 
>> IF filters 
>> are a big help.
>>
>> The Icom I ended up drifting away from after hearing about 
>> quite a few 
>> problems with the backlight on the LCD.  But you can see its 
>> performance 
>> ratings on the page above also.  As I said, I was trying to make a 
>> decision in that price range, and ended up at the K2.
>>
>> Just think, for half of that, you could build the QRP 
>> version, and have 
>> a second receive......
>>
>> David Wilburn
>> dave.wilburn at verizon.net
>> K4DGW
>> K2 #5982
>>
>>
>> Phil Zminda wrote:
>>     
>>> Now that I've been using my K2 serial # 5719 for a while, I 
>>>       
>> am a bit disappointed in my Ten-Tec Jupiter, particularly 
>> when there are strong CW signals on adjacent frequencies. I 
>> was always a Ten-Tec fan and loved my Corsair II, but wanted 
>> to try a newer design radio. Now, I'm thinking of selling or 
>> trading the Jupiter, but I wonder what's out there in the 
>> $1200 to $1500 range (new or used) that might be a step up 
>> from the Jupiter in receiver performance. Without opening up 
>> a can of worms, I'd like to hear some feedback on the IC 746 
>> Pro, Ten-Tec Omni VI, TS-2000 or any others I may have 
>> over-looked. What else are you guys using?
>>     
>>> Thanks for this great resource. It's been a great help in 
>>>       
>> getting to know my K2.
>>     
>>> Phil N3ZP
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