[Elecraft] The KX2

[w7aqk]

Eric and All,

Boy, I don't know Eric!!!  I see your point, but I don't agree at all that 
this is more a move from/towards the KX1/K1 than it is from the KX3.  Even 
Elecraft seems to view this as a comparison between the KX2 and the KX3. 
Just look at the FAQ page:

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-1a.pdf

They even have a chart of feature comparisons between those two rigs 
specifically!!!  No mention of either the KX1 or K1 there!

The KX2 is a reduced size look-alike to the KX3.  It's just got some feature 
differentials, but even more feature inclusions!  It's an SDR, just as the 
KX3 is, and it takes much the same advantage of that platform.

Yes, it is a move towards smaller size, like the K1 and KX1, but the KX2 has 
KX3 "genes" all over it!  That's my only point, and not intended to be 
critical either.  There is a huge comparability to the KX3, but not much to 
either of those older rigs.

In any event, I'm not sure very many people will be evaluating acquiring 
this new radio as opposed to a K1 or KX1, but I bet bunches of folks will be 
evaluating the KX2 vs. the KX3.  That said, I suppose even more people will 
be motivated to put their K1's and KX3's on the shelf, but I think the KX3 
already had the biggest impact on that.  For that matter, so did a lot of 
other more recent offerings from other sources.  The K1 or KX1 is an 
apples/oranges comparison to the KX2.  The KX2 is an oranges/tangerines 
comparison to the KX3.  Or, to use your comparison, how about an F-150 crew 
cab 4X4, vs. an F-150 standard with a short bed???  Well, you get my point 
even if you don't agree with it.

Cheers!

Dave W7AQK