Also, to catch a K2 sale here on this Elecraft list you must be quick and check all the time. I don't recall seeing a posted K2 for-sale message that has gone unanswered with a buy that very same day. Sure that probably happens but it might be more rare.
73, phil, K7PEH On Jun 25, 2014, at 8:26 AM, Chip Stratton <[email protected]> wrote: > You can often find a used K2 on ebay or preferably on this list for > substantially less than the kit price. Ebay may be a riskier proposition. > Still, you can probably fix minor problems yourself if you are so inclined. > > Many are selling their K2 rigs having bought a KX3, but I still use mine > despite having a KX3 > > 73 > Chip > Ae5ka > > On Wednesday, June 25, 2014, Jim Wiley <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Dave - >> >> Do you feel up to building a kit? The K2 is a good radiofor this >> experience. You can start small, with the 10-15 watt base CW only >> transceiver, adding modules and functions (SSB, noise blanker, automatic >> antenna coupler, 100-watt amplifierstage, etc.) as time and budget permit. >> But the important thing is, the K2 doesn't give away much of anything to >> bigger (and more costly) units. Its performance is top notch (verified by >> any number of test reports from professional labs), and it hasthe distinct >> advantage of being a rig that the average ham can still fix by himself. >> Add to that the world class technical and factory support, and you've got >> a winner. I am sure may others on this reflector will agree. >> >> If you don't feel up to a kit, there are even fellows on here that will >> build it for you for a nominal fee, and the end result is a truly >> professional job. >> >> >> - Jim, KL7CC >> >> >> On 6/25/2014 5:38 AM, w1dwz w1dwz wrote: >> >> I am quite interested in seeing what all this interest in ELECRAFT line of >> QRP transceivers is all about. I am 60 yrs in Ham Radio , and would like to >> hve some help in obtaining one suitable to my needs . >> I like QRP'ing , portable operating . >> >> If anyone has something for sale that would suit my needs as a beginner >> with ELECRAFT, please write. >> >> I wud prefer a K1 or K2 maybe , with possible up grade options for SSB , >> keyer , 5W OK but 10 maybe preferred , like 80 / 75 / 40 / 15 meters . >> >> Senior Citizen with limited radio budget but wud love to see what these >> things are all abt. >> >> Write if you hv something that u think wud be of interest to me >> >> Dave W1DWZ >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 >> Message delivered to [email protected] >> > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
