Receiver comparison

[dalekretzer]

    As mentioned in my earlier posting today, I'm on the verge of taking the next step up the Elecraft ladder by purchasing a K2 kit. I have a question, however, that I know many of you are in a position to answer.
    I'm extremely impressed with the receiving characteristics of the K1, loving the way it zeros in on and amplifies a cw signal. The audio shaping fits my hearing abilities beautifully. I'm wondering if the K2 offers similar characteristics, or if it has been somewhat compromised for cw in order to also handle the needs of SSB signal processing. That may seem like an off-the-wall question, but I've read a couple of minor references over the past couple of months on the forum that make me wonder.
    I still would proceed with the K2, but I don't want to be disappointed if the receiver doesn't meet the same level for cw operating that I've come to enjoy in the K1. I'll probably add the 100-watt amp and SSB board, effectively eliminating the commercially-built gear now residing in the shack, and believe I'd be gaining both design superiority and operating satisfaction with the broad uses available in the K2.
    So, gentlemen, what do you think about any differences between the K1 and K2 receivers?
    73, Dale K6PJV
   
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[Don Wilhelm-3]

Dale,

You will not be disappointed in the K2 receiver - it is better than the K1.
More selectivity control, greater sensitivity, greater dynamic range, and
many other pluses.  Both hear very well - in fact the test numbers place the
K2 in a class with $3K transceivers.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
>     As mentioned in my earlier posting today, I'm on the verge of
> taking the next step up the Elecraft ladder by purchasing a K2
> kit. I have a question, however, that I know many of you are in a
> position to answer.
>     I'm extremely impressed with the receiving characteristics of
> the K1, loving the way it zeros in on and amplifies a cw signal.
> The audio shaping fits my hearing abilities beautifully. I'm
> wondering if the K2 offers similar characteristics, or if it has
> been somewhat compromised for cw in order to also handle the
> needs of SSB signal processing. That may seem like an
> off-the-wall question, but I've read a couple of minor references
> over the past couple of months on the forum that make me wonder.
>

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