At 02:24 PM 2002/05/09 -0400, WA3FIY wrote:
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?
many more filtering options, AM, FM,
are these high value options or byproducts for not much in DSP?
general
coverage receive,
how popular is this?
TCXO [optional], downloadable updates to
firmware, Digital mode ready, and so on.
I hear k2's doing digital modes all the time
The K2 offers the chance to build a kit, [a plus for some
people], probably better receiver performance within the limits
of it's filter selections, built-in antenna tuner [optional], lower
receive power consumption and probably a few other things I
failed to mention.
I really think the two radios will appeal to two different groups
and I hope they both do well.
I have not seen a significant differentiator yet, I have a sense they are
after the same market.
Larry
VA3LK
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