[Elecraft] loaded K2 vs K3

[Brett gazdzinski]

I personally love my K2 and will keep it.
I have the 100 watt amp, and the built in antenna tuner.
I may sell the amp, since I would have the K3, but the
basic K2 with the tuner seems like a really nice simple
to use rig, plus I built it!

CW only K2 and the built in antenna tuner is a very
small, easy to use radio at a very low price.

A qrp K3 with the tuner and some filters is a LOT
more money, and you don't really get to build it
like the K2.


Brett
N2DTS



> The conclusion one can draw is that there won't be many K2s sold for  
> exclusively home (base) use. The more options one puts on a K2, the  
> less value it presents. The market for those who want a low power  
> consumption rig must be close to saturated, or at least will be if  
> lots of K2s hit the market in anticipation of their owners moving up  
> to a K3.
> 
> To me, the K2/100 seems doomed as the price differential, as you  
> point out, needless to mention the value, is clearly in the favor of  
> the K3. And the big advantage of the K2, low power consumption,  
> doesn't really come into play with these QRO rigs.
> 
> Speaking of value, I have a bare K2 with no options here on 
> the desk.  
> How many other K2s are there out there with no options? - Dr.  
> Megacycle KK6MC/55
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