[Elecraft] K2 vs. KX3 which would you get?

[Ariel Jacala]

There is something about the intuitive controls and Elegant simplicity of the K2 that I have gotten accustomed to - plus the fact that it I built it from scratch.  I will always have a K2 regardless.  The K2/100 is the icing on the cake.  Just turn the crank and have 100 watts is nice.  Between a k2/100 and a KX3 - get a K2 ESP as a new ham.  Then get a KX3.

Ariel NY4G

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On May 31, 2012, at 4:59 PM, "FredJensen" <k6dgw at foothill.net> wrote:

> Personally, I'd go with a K2 unless 6m is important to you, but I'm 
> biased ... I love my K2 for field events.  With a KX1, K3/KPA500/P3, and 
> a KAT500 on order, I'm going to have all the E-radios I'm likely to need 
> or want.  KX3 is really attractive and I can understand all the buzz 
> about it, I'm just partial to my K2.  I built it, that's a big part of 
> it for me, mine is #4398.  The K2 will be cheaper than a KX3, I think 
> the KX3 may be lighter.  I get plenty of operating time [CW] from an 
> A123 4S1P LiFePO4 battery that I can charge from my truck.  But, it's 
> just about impossible to go wrong with anything Elecraft.  Regardless of 
> which you choose, one of Rose's really cool travel cases is well worth 
> the money.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Fred K6DGW
> - Northern California Contest Club
> - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party  6-7 Oct 2012
> - www.cqp.org
> 
> On 5/31/2012 7:52 PM, AE7UTE at gmail.com wrote:
>> I'm a fairly new Ham and want a nice portable rig.
>> I've read all the threads I can find on the K2 vs. KX3 and I'm pretty sure
>> I'm
>> going to get a KX3 but before I finalize my order I thought I'd see if you
>> guys
>> think a K2 would be a smarter choice.  I would buy a used K2 or build a new
>> KX3.
>> I have little to no time to build a K2.
>> 
> 
> 
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