Great review of the new K2 product. Looks like there may be several subtle
differences between the K2 and K2/100. I have heard
that the K2's QSK is good, but not excellent, and certainly not in the TT
class. However, it appears that Elecraft may have made
the T/R switching time a bit faster on the K2/100 according to the review.
-Paul, W9AC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <kc8wr@bright.net>
To: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>; <wa3fiy@radioadv.com>;
<tentec@contesting.com>; "Larry Kayser" <kayser@sympatico.ca>
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT wants to go nose to nose with the K2????
> Paul,
>
> Check out the review on eham.net at http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2357
> on the ELECRAFT K2/100 PA. The PA is now a reality and is expected to be
> for sale at Dayton, at least that is what Wayne and Eric have now stated.
> The issue with the FCC and compliance with the Rules and Regulations has
> been resolved.
>
> Just thought you and others might be interested.
> Mike - KC8WR
>
> PS. But, I'm still goina buy an Argonaut V. I aint typing another thing
> for 3 days!
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Christensen <w9ac@arrl.net>
> To: <wa3fiy@radioadv.com>; <tentec@contesting.com>; Larry Kayser
> <kayser@sympatico.ca>
> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 4:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TT wants to go nose to nose with the K2????
>
>
> > > >I think it's kind of an apples and oranges comparison. Besides
> > > >the obvious difference of kit vs wired units, the Argonaut V
> > > >offers 20 watts,
> > >
> > > The k2 does not?
> >
> > Larry, From the Elecraft web site:
> >
> > "Adjustable 0.5-10 W PEP (PA option for higher power.)"
> >
> > The after-market PA option is going to be tricky for Elecraft. Neither
> Ten-Tec nor MFJ were successful in convincing the FCC in
> > getting an outboard amp to the market, due to the strict FCC rules. One
> angle might be for Elecraft to offer a 100-watt version of
> > the K2 (exact in every way except for the PA)...and perhaps name it the
> K2x or K3. So, they engineer the K3 PA section such that by
> > miraculous coincidence, it fits perfectly in the K2. Since Elecraft will
> require that the K3's 100-watt PA assembly be available to
> > those who "blow" their PAs up in smoke, it becomes available as a
> "replacement part(s)." (wink-wink). Since the K2 is already a box
> > constructed by the purchaser, the addition of the PA module as an
> option...er..ah...as a replacement part rather, becomes a simple
> > kitted project. That's an angle I would try....
> >
> > > > many more filtering options, AM, FM,
> > >
> > > are these high value options or byproducts for not much in DSP?
> >
> > Filtering and the above-quoted modes are standard, not options. Also,
> with a 1.5:1 shape factor, even at 300 Hz filtering, the
> > ArgoV is going to be a pretty serious QRM slicer.
> >
> > > >general
> > > >coverage receive,
> > >
> > > how popular is this?
> >
> > Very. Countless folks over the years have told me they avoided the
> purchase of the Omni V and VI for lack of General Coverage
> > receive. As for me, I still prefer ham-band only rigs.
> >
> > > > TCXO [optional], downloadable updates to
> > > >firmware, Digital mode ready, and so on.
> > >
> > > I hear k2's doing digital modes all the time
> >
> > And so does my Drake C-Line. But frequency stability and dial accuracy is
> very important in the digital modes.
> >
> > > I have not seen a significant differentiator yet, I have a sense they
> are
> > > after the same market.
> >
> > Perhaps overlapping markets. I still see the two radios appealing to
> different groups for different reasons.
> >
> > -Paul, W9AC
> >
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