I built a K2 more than 12 years ago, and over time added most of the options and had a great radio. Due to things that happened a year ago, I found myself in your situation, another K2 or order a KX3 when it was released. I ordered a KX3 kit a few hours after Elecraft started taking orders. Like many others, I am waiting for my KX3 to be shipped
I feel that the KX3 does much more than even a fully loaded 10 watt K2 in a box that is about 1/4 the size of a K2. Making it much more suitable for portable use or in a mobile installation. Joel -- N1JEO On 5/31/12, ae7...@gmail.com <ae7...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm a fairly new Ham and want a nice portable rig. > I've read all the threads I can find on the K2 vs. KX3 and I'm pretty sure > I'm > going to get a KX3 but before I finalize my order I thought I'd see if you > guys > think a K2 would be a smarter choice. I would buy a used K2 or build a new > KX3. > I have little to no time to build a K2. > > I want a portable rig to take camping and occasionally to the beach or on > trips. > I'd say I'll have a deep cycle battery available if I want to lug it along > for camping, > but I'd rather use an internal battery. > > I've been using a ZS6BKW or a YO-YO inverted V configuration for an > antenna. > Mostly working 20, 40, 80 meters. > I do a mix of 50/50 CW SSB. I've been taking my Ten-Tec Scout or Eagle so > far. > > Any input would be much appreciated. > > 73 > Stan AE7UT > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-vs-KX3-which-would-you-get-tp7556850.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
