[Elecraft] K2s

[EricJ]

In my case, the form factor is a huge consideration. Having the knobs on 
the top makes sense for a trail-friendly radio that sits on your lap or 
a nearby rock, but it is not, at least for me, the best ergonomics for a 
base station. Putting it on a plastic tilting stand doesn't change that.

Cabling is another big factor. I like cables coming out the rear, not 
sprouting from all sides. It makes sense on a TFR, but not so much in a 
base station where other gear abuts it.

Believe me, I'm not knocking the KX3 as I've never owned or operated 
one. I've never even seen one except in pictures. I had a KX1 and it was 
always the last radio I picked up to take camping. (K1 was the first). 
It was more of a hangar queen for me. I just never enjoyed using it, but 
I never really used it as a trail-friendly radio which is what it was 
designed to be. The K1 was much more comfortable to use sitting in a 
campsite tuning the radio while I poked at the campfire. Based on form 
factor, the KX3 was never a consideration for me and neither is the KX2 
(certainly the ultimate TRF) for the same reason.

I have two K2/10s with KPA/KATU in EC2 box (SN567 and 6911), and just 
about every internal accessory. I didn't build any of it so the fun of 
building is irrelevant to me. I like them because they are very 
competent, reliable, wonderfully supported, even traditional radios that 
suit me. That's enough.

Eric KE6US


On 6/24/2016 7:32 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> Robin,
>
> Since you have a KX3, why the K2?  In what ways (other than the fun of 
> building it!) do you find the K2 better than the KX3 -- unless you 
> have the K2/100?
>
> I have K2/100, KX3, K3/100, etc. and my K2/100 is currently not in 
> use.  Maybe I'll get it set up now that I have a second operating 
> location.
>
> 73, Phil W7OX
>
> On 6/23/16 9:09 PM, Robin Bayer wrote:
>> For casual CW, the K2 sounds and performs. Sometimes I daydream about a
>> K2s upgrade kit. Finer tuning,  encoder controls, Band memories, all 
>> those
>> aftermarket mic, level out,  an 1/8 phone jack, modern internal 
>> battery. Oh
>> and easily adjustable DSP filtering.
>>
>> A K3 is out of my range, well maybe a well used one someday.
>>
>> For QRP contesting, and scanning the bands for signals, nothing beats 
>> the
>> KX3, Win4K3 and a good sound card for the Pan adapter. During CWT the
>> signals were tight, but hardly a click with the filter tightened. A 
>> great
>> value.
>>
>> Building most of the accessories for my K2/10 and almost all worked
>> immediately!  I am still pleased to share it in my station report during
>> rag chews.
>>
>> Anyway, Thanks Eleccraft team the fine rigs.
>>
>> Robin
>> KA5QQA
>>
>> K1. sold to buy a K2
>> KX1 sold to buy a k2
>> K2
>> KX3
>
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