Having just spent quite a bit of time comparing the rigs in that price
range before I just purchased the K2, I would say you best bet would be
the Ten-Tec Omni
http://www.elecraft.com/K2_perf.htm - performance comparisons between
K2 and other rigs.
http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/020910qex036.pdf - an explanation of
why the simpler designs of the K2 and the Ten-Tec perform so well.
The TS-2000 is a good all around rig, and it would be handy to have, but
especially after using the K2, I think you may be a bit disappointed
with the receiver. It is my understanding that the digital IF filters
are a big help.
The Icom I ended up drifting away from after hearing about quite a few
problems with the backlight on the LCD. But you can see its performance
ratings on the page above also. As I said, I was trying to make a
decision in that price range, and ended up at the K2.
Just think, for half of that, you could build the QRP version, and have
a second receive......
David Wilburn
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K4DGW
K2 #5982
Phil Zminda wrote:
Now that I've been using my K2 serial # 5719 for a while, I am a bit
disappointed in my Ten-Tec Jupiter, particularly when there are strong CW
signals on adjacent frequencies. I was always a Ten-Tec fan and loved my
Corsair II, but wanted to try a newer design radio. Now, I'm thinking of
selling or trading the Jupiter, but I wonder what's out there in the $1200 to
$1500 range (new or used) that might be a step up from the Jupiter in receiver
performance. Without opening up a can of worms, I'd like to hear some feedback
on the IC 746 Pro, Ten-Tec Omni VI, TS-2000 or any others I may have
over-looked. What else are you guys using?
Thanks for this great resource. It's been a great help in getting to know my K2.
Phil N3ZP
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