[Elecraft] Which rig is Elecraft's best value?

[Gary D Krause]

This is something that I have been thinking about recently.  I have the K2/10 
and I don't consider it to be a QRP rig.  If it were to put out five watts or 
less then I would call it a QRP rig.  For me, it works great and 10 to 15 
watts is all I need, even with the current band conditions.  It just makes it 
that much more fun!  The only option that I have installed is the SSB board. 
 I have also had unsolicited great audio reports with it.  I've thought about 
maybe getting the DSP board but, I have on outboard DSP unit that I use and to 
be honest, I don't like DSP all that much.  I also have an Autek audio filter 
that works great with the K2.  So, I pretty much have what I want.  Is it the 
best bang for the buck?  For me it is and as you said, you build it yourself.

I order my K2 a couple of days before Elecraft announced the K3.  It is #6113 
and I'm wondering how many K2's have been sold since then.  It seems that they 
are still selling them even with the K3 on the scene.  Some people still like 
to build and some people don't.  It's a fun and simple rig to operate.  I 
operate mostly CW, however.

Gary, N7HTS


On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:41:34 -0700
  "Darwin, Keith" <Keith.Darwin at goodrich.com> wrote:
> Pretty subjective, ea?  Yes, the K3 is the best performer, but I wonder
> if it is really the most bang for the buck.  Is it the best deal?  Does
> it deliver the most fun per dollar?
> 
> I'm actually thinking the award goes to the K2/10.  You get to build it
> (really build it) and it's performance is simply great.  The K1 is a
> great 2nd / portable / QRP rig but isn't really fulfilling enough to be
> a main or only rig.  The K2 is good enough and provides a lot of
> performance / fun at a low cost.
> 
> - Keith N1AS -
> - K3 711 -
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