K2/100 or K3/10

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

Keith:

Not having a K3 in hand, I am just making a "best guess," but I would
say, based on your self-description as a cw ragchewer, casual DXer,
and contester-light, I'd say go for the K2/100.  This recommendation
takes into account that you want 100 watts.  But if you're happy with
the K3/10 power level, then you'd be just as happy with the K2/10
power level and then for your style of operation, it should be a
no-brainer (get the K2, if cost is a factor).

I have a K2 (qrp only) and it is a GREAT cw rig.  It is not the BEST
rig, but waaay better than the vast majority.  For cw ragchewing, I
don't think you NEED the "neat stuff" on the K3, which appeals
especially (but not exclusively) to low band DXers and HF contesters.

At around $600 for the base K2, it is VERY hard to go wrong and
probably completely impossible to have better "bang for the buck."
IMO + YMMV.

de Doug KR2Q
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[Gary D Krause]

I would get the K3 for the same reason that Dave gave.  If you get the K2 it
won't be long before you are wondering about the K3 and you'll probably end up
with both.  If you get the K3 you can save some money.  When everyone starts
getting their K3's, you'll be reading about them and that will make it worse.
 I'm sure we will see comparisons between the K2 and K3.  If it's a matter of
money, I would get the best that you can afford.  If that means waiting a
while, then do it.  I think that most of us have learned that with any hobby
or interest, it pays buy the best you can.  This is just my experience and
opinion.

Gary, N7HTS


On Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:35:19 -0400
  "DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Keith:
>
> Not having a K3 in hand, I am just making a "best guess," but I would
> say, based on your self-description as a cw ragchewer, casual DXer,
> and contester-light, I'd say go for the K2/100.  This recommendation
> takes into account that you want 100 watts.  But if you're happy with
> the K3/10 power level, then you'd be just as happy with the K2/10
> power level and then for your style of operation, it should be a
> no-brainer (get the K2, if cost is a factor).
>
> I have a K2 (qrp only) and it is a GREAT cw rig.  It is not the BEST
> rig, but waaay better than the vast majority.  For cw ragchewing, I
> don't think you NEED the "neat stuff" on the K3, which appeals
> especially (but not exclusively) to low band DXers and HF contesters.
>
> At around $600 for the base K2, it is VERY hard to go wrong and
> probably completely impossible to have better "bang for the buck."
> IMO + YMMV.
>
> de Doug KR2Q
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