[Elecraft] ELECRAFT Newbie

[Phil Hystad]

Also, to catch a K2 sale here on this Elecraft list you must be quick and check
all the time.  I don't recall seeing a posted K2 for-sale message that has gone
unanswered with a buy that very same day.  Sure that probably happens but
it might be more rare.

73, phil, K7PEH

On Jun 25, 2014, at 8:26 AM, Chip Stratton <chip at strattonfamily.us> wrote:

> You can often find a used K2 on ebay or preferably on this list for
> substantially less than the kit price. Ebay may be a riskier proposition.
> Still, you can probably fix minor problems yourself if you are so inclined.
> 
> Many are selling their K2 rigs having bought a KX3, but I still use mine
> despite having a KX3
> 
> 73
> Chip
> Ae5ka
> 
> On Wednesday, June 25, 2014, Jim Wiley <jwiley at gci.net> wrote:
> 
>> Dave -
>> 
>> Do you feel up to building a kit?  The K2 is a good radiofor this
>> experience. You can start small, with the 10-15 watt base CW only
>> transceiver, adding modules and functions  (SSB, noise blanker, automatic
>> antenna coupler, 100-watt amplifierstage, etc.) as time and budget permit.
>> But the important thing is, the K2 doesn't give away much of anything to
>> bigger (and more costly) units.  Its performance is top notch (verified by
>> any number of test reports from professional labs), and it hasthe distinct
>> advantage of being a rig that the average ham can still fix by himself.
>> Add to that the world class technical and factory support, and you've got
>> a winner.   I am sure may others on this reflector will agree.
>> 
>> If you don't feel up to a kit, there are even fellows on here that will
>> build it for you for a nominal fee, and the end result is a truly
>> professional job.
>> 
>> 
>> - Jim, KL7CC
>> 
>> 
>> On 6/25/2014 5:38 AM, w1dwz w1dwz wrote:
>> 
>> I am quite interested in seeing what all this interest in ELECRAFT line of
>> QRP transceivers is all about. I am 60 yrs in Ham Radio , and would like to
>> hve some help in obtaining one suitable to my needs .
>> I like QRP'ing , portable operating .
>> 
>> If anyone has something for sale that would suit my needs as a beginner
>> with ELECRAFT, please write.
>> 
>> I wud prefer a K1 or K2 maybe , with possible up grade options for SSB ,
>> keyer , 5W OK but 10 maybe preferred , like 80 / 75 / 40 / 15 meters .
>> 
>> Senior Citizen with limited radio budget but wud love to see what these
>> things are all abt.
>> 
>> Write if you hv something that u think wud be of interest to me
>> 
>> Dave W1DWZ
>> 
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