[Elecraft] K2 lifespan

[William Ravenel]

"If you are looking at a K2 fully fitted out with all options, then the 
price may approach the basic K3, and the K3 becomes the better dollar 
value"
This was the reason that after building the K1 I changed my original plans to follow with the K2 and bought a K3 kit instead. I love the K3. It's easily the best transceiver I've ever owned (or probably ever will), but I missed the build experience of the K1 and so after six months I ordered a K2/10. Although the design is 10+ years old, sales are apparently still reasonably strong. That said it, is a mature design and already some manufacture discontinued discreet components have been replaced with SM circuit packs. I was worried that continued K2 production would eventually not be economically feasible and didn't want to miss out on building what I believe has become a true American classic. I've added the Noise Blanker, analog Audio Filter, Tuner, and Battery Pack which make the rig a joy to use in the field whether it's the back yard, local park, or mountain top. No regrets - thank you, Elecraft.
Will - AI4VE