Ron N1SZW wrote: "I won't go backpacking but I like the idea of 2 different radios. Also I like the idea of 2 same radios for maintenance???????"
I don't frequently comment here on the reflector (except that we miss Nils, El Gringo Errante) but this question warrants an on-topic aside. Ron has mentioned THE truly KEY reason to get the "second radio." He just doesn't know it yet. You see, it's not just 80 meters he would gain, it's MUCH more than that. He gains ALL the other bands the new rig has, and in the case of the KX-1, more RX range to boot ... effectively, a new radio ... PLUS a shop's worth of test gear, as essentially a free bonus. Many newer hams marvel at what more seasoned hams can do, and part of that ability of the tenured amateur is the chance to use electronic gear, wisely acquired shack resources, in clever ways. A receiver is a fantastically useful piece of test equipment. Ergo, having a "spare" around is so worthwhile as to make its purchase a no-brainer. OK, you get the message ... back to attempts in deciphering 40 WPM CW in CQ WW. Steve KZ1X/4 owner of the K2 with the most power-on hours in the world ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
