FW: RE: Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3??

[Gary W. Hvizdak]

On Sun Apr 29 at 0943 EDT Joe McGerald AF6NI wrote (on the Elecraft
K3 Reflector) ...

... I am looking forward to the building process, so that speaks for
the K2. ... What are your thoughts?

--

Joe,

    Only you can answer this question.  I can offer a few thoughts for
you to consider, but before I do ... if you were to build a K2, then
I suggest that you purchase a Rework Eliminator(TM) K2 Option Bypass
Headers kit, and perhaps also a Rework Eliminator(TM) Internal Mic
Adaptor.  See http://www.unpcbs.com/ for details.

--- - - - ---

    Now then, some factors to consider in your decision making
process might be ...

1)  Do you prefer the latest technology which will continue to develop
for years to come via firmware upgrades?  Or the "nostalgia" of
through-hole construction?

2)  A pro for the K2 is the building experience plus the fact that
you can repair and upgrade it yourself.  (BTW, this is where the
Rework Eliminator(TM) Headers are worth their weight in gold!)

3)  Pros for the KX3 are no doubt functionality, features,
portability, and probably also "value", including resale value.  (I'm
guessing the two radios are probably about even with regard to RX
power consumption.)

4)  As far the value of the K2 is concerned, the bare kit is still a
bargain; whereas a fully loaded K2 is difficult to justify.  UNLESS
the building experience is one of your most important criteria!

5)  One last thing to consider is that the KX3 will certainly be
around for many years to come, whereas your opportunity to purchase
a K2 is probably measured in months at this point.

73,
Gary  KI4GGX  K2 #4067
unpcbs.com webmaster

P.S.  From the looks of your shack (on qrz.com) it would appear that
you don't "need" another radio.  That fact ought to also figure into
your decision process.


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[Bill K9YEQ]

Joe,

I would echo Gary's thoughts.  If you order the full K2 and its accessories,
then the rework isn't necessary.  The microphone Internal Mic adapter is a
must in my opinion.  I have that unit installed in mine.  The K2 is a
wonderful radio.  I have one fully loaded, except for the amp.  I have a
solid state amp that takes care of all my needs.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ


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Subject: [Elecraft] FW: RE: Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a
KX3??

On Sun Apr 29 at 0943 EDT Joe McGerald AF6NI wrote (on the Elecraft
K3 Reflector) ...

... I am looking forward to the building process, so that speaks for the K2.
... What are your thoughts?

--

Joe,

    Only you can answer this question.  I can offer a few thoughts for you
to consider, but before I do ... if you were to build a K2, then I suggest
that you purchase a Rework Eliminator(TM) K2 Option Bypass Headers kit, and
perhaps also a Rework Eliminator(TM) Internal Mic Adaptor.  See
http://www.unpcbs.com/ for details.

--- - - - ---

    Now then, some factors to consider in your decision making process might
be ...

1)  Do you prefer the latest technology which will continue to develop for
years to come via firmware upgrades?  Or the "nostalgia" of through-hole
construction?

2)  A pro for the K2 is the building experience plus the fact that you can
repair and upgrade it yourself.  (BTW, this is where the Rework
Eliminator(TM) Headers are worth their weight in gold!)

3)  Pros for the KX3 are no doubt functionality, features, portability, and
probably also "value", including resale value.  (I'm guessing the two radios
are probably about even with regard to RX power consumption.)

4)  As far the value of the K2 is concerned, the bare kit is still a
bargain; whereas a fully loaded K2 is difficult to justify.  UNLESS the
building experience is one of your most important criteria!

5)  One last thing to consider is that the KX3 will certainly be around for
many years to come, whereas your opportunity to purchase a K2 is probably
measured in months at this point.

73,
Gary  KI4GGX  K2 #4067
unpcbs.com webmaster

P.S.  From the looks of your shack (on qrz.com) it would appear that you
don't "need" another radio.  That fact ought to also figure into your
decision process.


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