[Elecraft] K2 versus K3 specs

[Ron Freeman]

I really enjoy my K2/100.  I use it weekly for CWT’s, MST’s & SST’s with N1MM+.  I usually operate the tests barefoot but sometimes run a KPA1500 with the K2.

The shift/width controls are not as versatile as my K3S but I don’t need em for the 1 hr CW tests.  Computer control of the K2 and K3s is essentially the same.

I built the K2/100 myself and, as Wayne said, there is some additional fulfillment when using a radio that you assembled yourself.

73//k5mm/ron

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> On Jul 14, 2022, at 5:30 PM, Fred Jensen <k6dgwnv at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Complex, multivariate problem Brian, sensitivity being only one variable, and some of the variables are very subjective.  I love my K2 and use it QRP, usually in the summer, for field activities.  It is not a great multi-station FD rig and has nowhere near the capabilities of a K3 in such an environment where dynamic blocking range can make or break a radio.  I'll bet money that you are the only human being on the planet who can answer your broad question.
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> 73,
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> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
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> brianpepperdine brianpepperdine wrote on 7/14/2022 1:44 PM:
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>>         I realize there are a myriad of differences between the K2 and K3, but today I read the specs in each owners manual and was somewhat surprised that the each is listed at about -135 dBm sensitivity (pre-amp on for K2...pre-amp off at  - 130 dBm for K2).
>> I was curious since I was going thru those tests on the K2/KAT100 set I have....in anticipation of any hamfest that might come around...whether to retain or not. If this is basically what this rig does (K2) aside from what more my K3 offers in other ways  (variable bandwidth filter etc)
>> then the K2 seems to be something to hold onto, pending  a decent offer I could live with.
>> Anyhow, I am just spit-balling and throwing this out there, FWIW.
>> 
>> Brian VE3HI
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