[Elecraft] In Praise of the K2

[F5vjc]

Same here, I built my K2 in May 2000.
 What a joy, including winding all those toroids, I will never part with it.
 Although I now have the K- Line it always amazes me when I listen to the
K2, it's just so quiet with such sweet audio.

73, F5VJC

On 4 September 2016 at 05:56, Robert G Strickland <rcrgs at verizon.net> wrote:

> I've had my K2 for 10+ years and use it for Field Days, trips up the hill
> to visit the kids, and any other portable events. It is always up to the
> task in every respect. I wouldn't think of selling it. The K3 line is
> wonderful, and I'm fortunate to be housing the three of them. But, the K2
> remains the patriarch of the bunch.
> ...robert
>
> On 09/03/2016 01:44, David Inger wrote:
>
>> I have a 12-13 year old K2/100 that doesn't get use much any more except
>> at
>> occasional vacation rentals.  I keep thinking it's time to sell it.  In
>> June, I sent it to Don Wilhelm to "tweak and peak" it.  It came back from
>> Don with a new alignment and a clean bill of health.
>>
>> Right now I have my K3 in pieces to do various upgrades, i.e., more
>> filters
>> and several "K3s upgrades."  So the K2 is back in line plugged into my
>> KPA-500 and KAT500 tuner.
>>
>> What a great little radio the K2 is!  Sounds great, adequate filtering,
>> and
>> drives the KPA500 to full power with about 20-watts from the K2.  I know
>> there have been tons of technical improvements found in radios such as the
>> K3 series and the KX3 (not to mention some other brands), but it is
>> amazing
>> how competent the K2 is.  There is no way it can be considered obsolete.
>>  I
>> think it going to stay in my shack for a lot longer!
>>
>> 73 de K6SBA
>> David in Santa Barbara, CA
>>
>
>
> --
> Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY
> rcrgs at verizon.net.usa
> Syracuse, New York, USA
>
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