I think what Tom meant to say was the K2 is an example of how careless OTHER
designers are...not the K2 designers....and that there's nothing truly
remarkable about the K2 design.
It's a shame that for the majority of manufacturers, basic radio performance
is a secondary design consideration behind the primary design consideration
of "features."
-Paul, W9AC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carter Grabarczyk" <k8vt@ameritech.net>
To: <W8JI@contesting.com>; "tentec reflector" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion Aesthetics..Another point of View
>
>
> Tom Rauch wrote:
>
>
> > The K2 is mostly an indicator of how careless designers are, rather
> > than how good or special the K2 actually is. It doesn't use any
> > special care, or even special technology, and it equals or beats
> > almost anything else we can buy.
>
>
> Why??? Serendipity??? I've never owned an Elecraft nor am I planning on
> getting one (so no ax to grind), just read various favorable reviews.
> You've piqued my curiosity as to how being careless can produce a great
> radio. Please elaborate....
>
> 73/Carter/K8VT
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