Depends on what you want it for.
If you bare thinking about a "new" all-mode, all-band rig, I'd certainly
choose the K2, 160 meter and SSB add-ons. Maybe even the 100 watt model.
If you are interested in QRP, a "pack rig", CW only, and you can cope with
just having 40-15 (4 band) or changing two band cards, then I'd say the K1
was right for you.
I have a K1 originally b ought with 4 band option which I setup for
40/30/20/15 meters. I have an extra two band RF board for 160/80 meters.
Also have the KAT1 internal tuner. If I did it all over again, I'd skip the
KAT1 and purchase the external T-1 tuner as it has greater matching range.
It is a really great rig. I did not care for the "internal battery" option
as it is a pain taking the batteries in and out for charging. The smaller
loudspeaker isn't potent enough for my old ears!
73,
Sandy W5TVW
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary D Krause" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 12:36 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 or K1?
Hi, I've been reading many of the posts here as well as reading through
the manuals on the Elecraft site. I've been thinking about building
either a K2 or K1. I've read some of the magazine articles that state
that the K2 is not a beginners kit and I have read other sources that
state beginners have built the K2 with no problem.
The last time I built a kit was in the eighties. I have no doubt about my
soldering abilities and I know that isn't a problem. I've been told on
the air that if I'm going to build the K2 or K1 to go for the K2. I would
like to build the K2. So, I would like some feed back on what you think.
Has anyone here built the K2 as their first kit or Elecraft kit?
I really don't want to build the K1 first because, I don't want to spend
the money for both rigs. I know I could sell the K1 but, I don't want to
be bothered with that.
Thanks,
Gary, N7HTS
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