[Elecraft] Status of the K2 world

[Peter Wollan]

K2 users, support, and production are still going strong.  But -- a
few months ago (I don't remember when), Wayne or Eric (I don't
remember which) described the K2 as "a mature product".  This means, I
think, that they would revise it if somebody found a problem
justifying a revision, but they don't expect that to happen, and they
aren't thinking of any other modules to introduce.

I think that's reasonable.  The K2 is wonderful, but not perfect, and
some features aren't as elegant as they could be.  I'd like to see a
new Elecraft product that aims to replace the K2 as the best QRP field
radio, but I think doing it better would require a new design,
probably based on digital technology like the K3.

Considering how busy they are with the K3 etc, a new design won't
happen soon, so I think it's safe to build another K2 now.  They
aren't selling at the rate they did before the K3, but they're still
selling.

    Peter W0LLN


On Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 12:40 PM, Tim <nz7c at cox.net> wrote:
> Hello -
>   I've been away from radio for about 3 years. Am thinking of building
> another K2, but am wondering if the K2 will be discontinued due to the
> popularity of the K3. Can someone tell me if the K2 users, support, and
> production are all still going strong? Are attempts still being made to
> improve K2 if, or when the opportunity arises?
> Thanks for your input.
>
> 73,
> Tim NZ7C
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