[Yaesu] FT-817 vs Elecraft K2

[James F. Boehner M.D.]

> > As a QRP'er, you should look at the Elecraft HF transceiver kits.
> > They are "top-drawer" for QRP'ers, they will keep you away from
> > the "big three", and I understand their tech support is excellent.
>
> They are definitely not for me.  I have neither the skills nor the time
> to build a complex kit.  It's too big and doesn't fit in the console of
> my car.  It doesn't do 6M, 2M, and 70cm.  I'm looking for one small do
> everything rig.  Also, the emphasis is on CW, and I don't do a whole lot
> of CW and none from the car.  As an SSB rig I've heard from a number of
> owners that it's just decent, not great.  Oh, and there is no FM
> capability either.  Less capability, higher price, bigger size.  Gee...
> that sounds like a loser to me.

Well, it sounds like the Yaesu is a much better choice for the type of
operating that you do.  In QRP circles, though, I doubt anyone would use
"loser" and Elecraft in the same sentence.  The receiver itself makes up for
the downfalls you mention. But this is a Yaesu list, so back to topic.

'73 de JIM N2ZZ