Brian...
The K2 is somewhat of a spiritual event. There are many - me included -
who are very attached to their K2's, not because the specs are amazing -
many modern radios perform better - but because we built them, got
familiar with them, used them in memorable situations, and became fondly
attached. Those who fall into this category would never sell their K2's.
All that said, the K2 does a good job at what it was designed to do: a
good, analog, CW, QRP, portable radio that one could assemble/build all
on their own with fun being a key feature. It's not a K3 by a long shot,
but it does tend to bring out a smile every time it lights up. Do what's
best for you.
...robert KE2WY
On 7/14/2022 20:44, brianpepperdine brianpepperdine wrote:
I realize there are a myriad of differences between the K2 and
K3, but today I read the specs in each owners manual and was somewhat
surprised that the each is listed at about -135 dBm sensitivity (pre-amp
on for K2...pre-amp off at - 130 dBm for K2).
I was curious since I was going thru those tests on the K2/KAT100 set I
have....in anticipation of any hamfest that might come around...whether
to retain or not. If this is basically what this rig does (K2) aside
from what more my K3 offers in other ways (variable bandwidth filter etc)
then the K2 seems to be something to hold onto, pending a decent offer
I could live with.
Anyhow, I am just spit-balling and throwing this out there, FWIW.
Brian VE3HI
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