[Elecraft] Which way to steer a new ham K2-KX3

[Phil Wheeler]

KX3.  Building a K2 is not for everyone.

If they have built kits before, or have interest, 
then maybe the K2.  But the K1 might be a good 
starter. NOT the KX1 as a starter, though: It's 
very dense.

73, Phil W7OX

On 6/16/14, 2:53 PM, KC6CNN wrote:
> I have been training new hams to pass their test and get licensed.
> During one of the classes we looked at my rigs K3, KX3, K2, Drake TR-4.
> I was telling them how proud they would feel having built their own rigs and
> that the K2 was a good radio. It is hard to push the K2 to them when the
> price difference is so minimal between the K2 and the KX3. The KX3 also has
> so many more features that it is hard to get them to put that a side for the
> pride in making it themselves.
> What would you guys suggest?
> Features verses the pride in making it yourself. Price difference is
> minimal.
> Thanks
> Gerald - KC6CNN
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> K3 # 6254
> KX3 # 757
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