[Elecraft] K2s

[R Thompson]

On Tue, 2011-08-02 at 09:34 -0600, Gary D Krause wrote:
> I've notice that lately, on this reflector, there seems to be a lot of K2s and 
> K2 modules being built.  I wonder why?  I built my K2 6113 about four years 
> ago and since then I have added SSB, DSP, KAT2, 160m and the KPA100.  I've 
> thought about buying a K3 but, every time I talk myself out of it and add 
> something else to my K2.  Has anyone else experienced this?
> 
> 
  In my case the choice to buy the K2 was simple.  The K2 is a battery
friendly, high performance, customizable, radio that is more compact
than the K3. Because I built it myself I'd feel more comfortable
troubleshooting and repairing it.  Although the kit is complex, most of
the parts are commonly available, relatively easily replaced, and the
assembly manual is exceptionally good.  There is component level
support online, and if you live outside of the continental US you have
much better chances of repairing it or installing
modifications/upgrades yourself without the expense of shipping it
across borders to have it cued up in the repair shop behind other units
in for repair.  There are other reasons to buy it, such as the
challenge of building an exceptional kit, and so forth.

          Ron VE8RT
> 
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