[Elecraft] K2 Or KX3

[C I JONES]

Arno, There is no doubt that the KX3 is a more modern and more capable rig than the K2. But there are a few matters nobody has mentioned to you so far in your decision making considerations.

One is that the KX3 also does six meters. Lots of folks enjoy this band for the reason that it is a real challenge. True, you can buy a transverter for six meters when using the K2, but the KX3 is already very capable of operating on this band.

Another very important consideration not mentioned is building the radios. I own both of these radios, but I am the one who soldered all of the pieces of the K2 together. The KX3 is more of a money saving assembly job. For me, there is no satisfaction like operating a radio you have spend many hours placing and soldering each part, and at the end having a fine piece of equipment for communicating with the world. Perhaps this doesn't matter to most folks, however.

And there is no doubt that the KX3 is a more capable and more versatile rig.

73,
Ci Jones, WU7R