[Elecraft] has the k2 a future?

[Vic K2VCO]

Wayne Burdick wrote:

> We have no plans to phase out the K2, which is still going strong  
> after 10 years (for which we thank our customers!).

And a good thing. This past weekend two of us went to a undisclosed location in the 
Sierras to check out our FD QTH for next year. Although I wouldn't give up my K3 for 
anything, there is no comparison to the K2 for this application.

The combination of QRP-configured K2 plus Asus netbook was tested last year in a 
not-so-great location, but we ran the whole period on batteries and solar panel. The K2 is 
by far the winner if you are looking for high performance with low power consumption.

By the way, the secret location is a killer. With 15 watts to a 40 meter loop with apex at 
30', our first QSO was a 5N (Nigeria). That's on 40 meters at 4 PM local time! And our 
antennas are going to be much, much better.

-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco