I have been reading all of the posts discussing the differences between the KX2 and KX3. All sorts of things have been discussed referring to the buying decision, what the KX2 does or doesn't do, etc. I am a KX3 owner and love that radio. As a KX3 owner, here is how I see the buying decision to add a KX2 radio. When the KX3 came out, we all marveled at its size and capabilities and couldn't wait to use it for SOTA and other hikes and biking portable. Now the KX2 is out much smaller with somewhat fewer capabilities but still a great rig.
For me, the decision is a very simple one. Would I be in situations hiking where a radio smaller than the KX3 would be a benefit? Considering what else I might carry in a backpack to get to some operating location, how much difference will a radio not quite half the size and 11 oz. lighter make the overall load I am carrying? If I am and carrying 20 lbs. in a pack, the difference in weight is not much, and 20 lbs. isn't all that heavy. The heaver the pack, the less percentage wt. difference it makes. For all other applications, I would use the KX3. It's so easy to get caught up in the small size and great capabilities of the KX3. The "new toy" syndrome bites all of us, me included, however, it really boils down to 11oz. and not quite half the size for the capability tradeoffs between the two. Of course if a person does not own a KX3 already, the buying decision is different, but still involves size vs. capability tradeoffs and does the smaller size really buy a person that much benefit when toting it up a trail. If cost is a consideration for a first time buyer, then the KX2 is an amazing radio for its price and portability! 73's Terry, N7TB ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
