[Elecraft] Blasphemy maybe but looking for an honest assessment of the K2 vs. Icom 7300 ...

[Gordon LaPoint]

I have a K2 and  a K3 along with a Kenwood TS-590sg.   I have used the 
IC-7300.
If I was in your position I would buy the TS-590sg and RSP1 for the band 
scope.  I think the 590 is a better radio than the 7300, for about the 
same $.
I love the K2, but the 590 (or 7300) is a better radio for general 
Digitial mode use, and either will give you a band scope.  The 590/RSP1 
combination will give you a band scope on the computer that you can use 
to click on and move the tuning, everything on one screen with a 
keyboard and mouse!

There are many Utube videos on the 590/rsp1 bandscope combination.
Gordon - N1MGO


On 10/8/2019 23:19 PM, Randy Heise wrote:
> So, background! I have just returned to the air after an 18 year hiatus
> other than keeping my license up to date. What lured me back was retirement
> and FT-8. For the past several days I have been operating with my Rev. A K2
> (all options) built in 2001, a SignaLink USB interface, WSJT-X, MacLoggerDX
> and JT-Bridge. Because I am "antenna challenged³ due to the HOA it has
> become obvious that except in perfect conditions I could use a little more
> horsepower. I¹m faced with a $1,170 bill to do the Rev. A/B mods, build the
> Kat-100 and KPA-100 Š or Š $1,215 for an Icom 7300 and an LDG IT100 external
> tuner. I¹d really appreciate thoughts from anyone who is knowledgeable on
> both rigs. The Icom gives me a waterfall display and 6 meters Š WSJT-X gives
> my K2 a waterfall display. It¹s a toss up in price but I can¹t help
> wondering about the 20 year difference in technology.
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> Thanks, Randy - NB7E
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