[Elecraft] SKN 2012

[Ariel Jacala]

John
I agree with everything except for number 3.  For those of us to have, keep and own a rig where we soldered on the components and qualify as a homebrew transceiver in many homebrew contests, and be proud to say that it has been soldered together by "ME", the K2 will never be replaced.  Besides, if anything ever broke on it, I can probably fix it by going to a local electronic parts store and repair the broken components.  The K2 will go the way of the Kenwood TS830S, an irreplaceable classic - only my humble opinion.  The ergonomics of the K2 design makes it the classic CW rig.
Ariel

> Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:27:56 -0600
> From: john at KN5L.net
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] SKN 2012
> 
> Straight Key Night is just a under two hours away:
>     http://www.arrl.org/straight-key-night
> 
> If you have a straight key, and maybe a vintage CW station, then it's
> time to get on the air. Those of you that have a K2, then you may have a
> vintage rig ready to go:
> 
> vin·tage
> adj.
> 1. Of or relating to a vintage.
> 2. Characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal; classic.
> 3. Old or outmoded.
> 
> Is the year for the K2 the date it was designed, a decade ago, or when
> it was built? My K2 is vintage 2011.
> 
> The K2 is absolutely; excellent, very mature, and, because it's still
> sold today, must have an enduring appeal.
> 
> Alas, the K2 is old and outmoded, as it will soon be replaced by many KX3s.
> 
> Happy New Year,
> John, KN5L
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