On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 5:57 AM, Ariel Jacala <[email protected]> wrote: > ....k2 can go mobile but would prefer an ft897... ============ Well Steve, by now you've seen that the consensus is very close to what we discussed in previous emails. For your first rig you're gonna want more than 10 watts, but the Flex is not the 100 watt radio that fits your needs. For your first shack, it makes sense to buy something that will do a bit of everything, even if it's not at the top of the performance charts. A second-hand K2/100 or FT897 could serve as both a mobile and base rig, and give you a chance to find out what you really enjoy and want to pursue. As I mentioned, if you get an FT897 or similar, install a Collins IF filter. This brings the performance and enjoyment factor way up.
Eventually you may want the top-of-the-line qrp or 100 watt radio, and then it'll be time to spring for the K3 and/or KX3 plus amp. Meanwhile, just get on the air and find out some of the splendid vistas the hobby has to offer. 73, Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
