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Ben Ramler

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Good Morning,

My name is Ben. My callsign is K0BLR. I just joined the list because I am looking into which rig to get for a base radio. I just realized there is the K2 and the K3 soon to come if not already. Anways, I am writing the group because I would like to hear what peoples thoughts are of the K2/100 and the K3/100. The other two radios I am considering is the IC-746pro and the TS-2000.

thanks & 73,

Ben, K0BLR

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Brett gazdzinski-2

RE: new to the List

Welcome to the list.

What sort of operating are you going to do with the radio?

I am surely no expert, but I have a K2, a K3 on order, had
an icom 756 pro, and other rigs.

The K2 is a kit, is small, and lacks some features the top end
rigs have, but its very inexpensive, very portable, very low power drain,
and on CW at least, works much better then the other radios on your list.

The K3 will be less portable than the k2, but not much less.
Its an all mode all band (to 6 meters) rig with lots of
features and likely the best performing radio you can buy anywhere.

If you operate CW mostly, from a small shack, RV, car,
backpack, like operating field day, or on solar power, on
a budget, the K2/K2-100 would be the one.
(the 15 watt K2 with the built in antenna tuner is one slick package)

If you want to do it all, (contest, chase DX, operate on 6 meters,
do the digital modes, operate AM, FM, SSB, CW, etc) the K3
is for you.

For the price of many other radios, you could get a K3 and a K2!

Building the K2 as a kit is very fun, easy, and rewarding.
There is nothing like using a radio you built!

All the Elecraft rigs allow you to add only what you want,
whenever you want it.

Many people add features as they want them or get the money.

Brett
N2DTS

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Ben Ramler
> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 9:35 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] new to the List
>
> Good Morning,
>
> My name is Ben. My callsign is K0BLR. I just joined the list
> because I am looking into which rig to get for a base radio.
> I just realized there is the K2 and the K3 soon to come if
> not already. Anways, I am writing the group because I would
> like to hear what peoples thoughts are of the K2/100 and the
> K3/100. The other two radios I am considering is the
> IC-746pro and the TS-2000.
>
> thanks & 73,
>
> Ben, K0BLR
>
>
>
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Don Wilhelm-3

Re: new to the List

In reply to this post by Ben Ramler

Ben,
Great that you are considering Elecraft products in your decision.
Most of us on this reflector are biased, but not unfairly so IMHO.

I will not be bold enough to just say that you should buy a K2 or K3,
but I do not think you would be disappointed with either.

I suggest that you review all the specifications and features of each
radio you are considering. Think about your station operation and how
you would use each each function in your operating. When you obtain the
best match to your proposed operation, then you will know which one to buy.

The K2 is only available as a kit, although there are hams who are
willing to build it for you (see the Elecraft Builders for Hire list).
If you consider building your own transceiver, that can be a benefit,
but to some it is a deterrent. The K3 is available either assembled or
as a no-solder kit.

73,
Don W3FPR

Ben Ramler wrote:

> Good Morning,
>
> My name is Ben. My callsign is K0BLR. I just joined the list because I am looking into which rig to get for a base radio. I just realized there is the K2 and the K3 soon to come if not already. Anways, I am writing the group because I would like to hear what peoples thoughts are of the K2/100 and the K3/100. The other two radios I am considering is the IC-746pro and the TS-2000.
>
> thanks & 73,
>
> Ben, K0BLR
>
>
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________________Ready for the edge of your seat?
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>
>