K2s

[Gary D Krause]

I've notice that lately, on this reflector, there seems to be a lot of K2s and
K2 modules being built.  I wonder why?  I built my K2 6113 about four years
ago and since then I have added SSB, DSP, KAT2, 160m and the KPA100.  I've
thought about buying a K3 but, every time I talk myself out of it and add
something else to my K2.  Has anyone else experienced this?





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[Wayne Conrad]

The K3 seems like the perfect radio, but the K2 is a good rig and a
better fit for me:

I couldn't afford a K3.

I like to solder.

I don't think I need that much firepower; I'm not a contester or DXer.

73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA

On 08/02/11 08:34, Gary D Krause wrote:
> I've notice that lately, on this reflector, there seems to be a lot of K2s and
> K2 modules being built.  I wonder why?
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[Matthew Pitts]

I suspect it's because the K2 is a kit in the vein of the old Heathkit kits, whereas the K3 is more like building your own PC (or Mac).

Matthew Pitts
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Subject: [Elecraft] K2s

I've notice that lately, on this reflector, there seems to be a lot of K2s and
K2 modules being built.  I wonder why?  I built my K2 6113 about four years
ago and since then I have added SSB, DSP, KAT2, 160m and the KPA100.  I've
thought about buying a K3 but, every time I talk myself out of it and add
something else to my K2.  Has anyone else experienced this?





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[R Thompson]

On Tue, 2011-08-02 at 09:34 -0600, Gary D Krause wrote:
> I've notice that lately, on this reflector, there seems to be a lot of K2s and
> K2 modules being built.  I wonder why?  I built my K2 6113 about four years
> ago and since then I have added SSB, DSP, KAT2, 160m and the KPA100.  I've
> thought about buying a K3 but, every time I talk myself out of it and add
> something else to my K2.  Has anyone else experienced this?
>
>
  In my case the choice to buy the K2 was simple.  The K2 is a battery
friendly, high performance, customizable, radio that is more compact
than the K3. Because I built it myself I'd feel more comfortable
troubleshooting and repairing it.  Although the kit is complex, most of
the parts are commonly available, relatively easily replaced, and the
assembly manual is exceptionally good.  There is component level
support online, and if you live outside of the continental US you have
much better chances of repairing it or installing
modifications/upgrades yourself without the expense of shipping it
across borders to have it cued up in the repair shop behind other units
in for repair.  There are other reasons to buy it, such as the
challenge of building an exceptional kit, and so forth.

          Ron VE8RT

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[Kurt Cramer-2]

The K2 is unique! I built mine eleven years ago. It's still very much up to date. Of course I operate with a couple of Drake twins sometimes! I added the modules as they became available. I don't chase DX, or work contests (except field day) so I don't find any need for the K3. Now the KX3 is another story. It might be my intro into the next generation rig.
Kurt, W7QHD    
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