[Elecraft] K2 compared to others rigs

[paolo]

I own a ProIII since it appeared on the market; before I owned a ProII and 
an IC751A.
The ProIII is excellent, (see my review on eham, it is #1 and my tests: 
http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic756pro3/i1odp.html ) but recently I did an 
extensive test side by side with 2 different Elecraft K2 and on 95% of the 
reception of weak and strong signals the K2 won really clearly.
I believe due to a single conversion, the K2 is much more quiet (same 
sensibility both receivers).
Only cons is the small size.
We did tests again on IK1AUS and IK1QHB QTH and we confirmed our findings.
IK1QHB bought immediately a K2 100W (he is using a Mark5) and IK1AUS sold 
out his excellent IC781 and bought 2 K2s one QRP and one 100W.
IMHO if you want TenTec look at Omni V or Omni VI plus
73'
paul, i1odp

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Zminda" <phil-z at comcast.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 4:54 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 compared to others rigs


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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