A K2? It is not even in the same league as the Corsair II.
First of all ergonomics, Elecraft ergonomics are terrible. Tiny controls
too close together. Multiple simultaneous button pushes to activate
functions.
Then there are the crystal filters, and the VOX, and the synthesizer in
the K2 which clicks every 5 kHz in the presence of a strong signal.
I've owned a K2, two of them in fact. Good performance, but not a
Corsair, not even close.
73, Darrell VE7IU
On 16-11-25 12:25 PM, Bill Cotter wrote:
In my humble opinion, a suitable alternative to the Corsair-II is the
currently available Elecraft K2 with the 100W PA.
http://www.elecraft.com/k2_page.htm
Elecraft products are made in America, they have excellent service,
forward thinking design, a large support base, offered kit or
assembled, have excellent options, are user repairable, and fun to
operate. A lot like TenTec used to be.
I have owned two Corsair-II's, two OMNI-6+ transceivers, a Hercules-II
and a Titan-III, and these rigs were pure joy over the many years I
had them. I also have a current OMNI-7. But the TenTec company I loved
is history. While the new TenTec struggles to find its identity,
product line and service strategy, Elecraft is an excellent stand in.
I own a K1, KX3, K3, KPA500, KAT500, P3 and all have been a joy to
operate.
73 es Best Wishes Bill n4LG
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