Re: [Elecraft] Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3??
Thanks to all who replied. I've pretty well decided that the build for me is as much fun as operating, so I'll probably go the k2 route now. Maybe a kx3 later. Now comes the hard part - telling the xyl that I'm running up the credit card for ANOTHER radio! -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Decisions-Decisions-buy-a-K2-or-wait-for-a-KX3-tp7511085p7513432.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
[Elecraft] Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3??
Well I have the money in the bank and there is not a heck of a lot of difference in the price of the K2 and KX3 so it's decision time. Do I buy a K2 or get in line for a KX3? I am looking forward to the building process, so that speaks for the K2. I imagine, even in kit form that the KX3 is not much of a challenge - just plugging in a bunch of pre-assembled boards. On the other hand the KX3 is state of the art and the K2 is over ten years old. What are your thoughts? 73. Joe -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Decisions-Decisions-buy-a-K2-or-wait-for-a-KX3-tp7511085.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3??
Joe, Actually -- depending on the K2 option set you would choose, the KX3 could be less expensive than the K2. But if your desire is to build by soldering parts on a board and winding toroids, then the K2 will be your choice. Building the KX3 is more about mechanical assembly - there is no soldering. If your desire is to solder kits, take a look at the Elecraft mini-modules. There are a number of very useful kits available - for instance, every ham station needs a dummy load, and the XG2 (or XG3) is a good tool for calibrating the S-meter. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/29/2012 9:43 AM, af6ni wrote: Well I have the money in the bank and there is not a heck of a lot of difference in the price of the K2 and KX3 so it's decision time. Do I buy a K2 or get in line for a KX3? I am looking forward to the building process, so that speaks for the K2. I imagine, even in kit form that the KX3 is not much of a challenge - just plugging in a bunch of pre-assembled boards. On the other hand the KX3 is state of the art and the K2 is over ten years old. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3??
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Re: [Elecraft] Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3??
Joe - The performance of each of these radios is so good that important (perhaps more so) to consider 1) what you'll be doing with them and 2) what your operating aesthetic is. For me the strength of the K2 is high performance simplicity, for CW operation, in a low-power, analog, user-serviceable design. Despite its age it doesn't feel outdated to me. The KX3: More modes, more bands, more easily expandable/flexible (software defined), digital features (NR, DSP, APF, ...), more portable, and if it's K3-like, perhaps a smoother, more quality feel to the UI. Elecraft has (again) designed two different radios with little overlap (though each one could probably work fine as your only station). Andrew, NV1B .. On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 9:43 AM, af6ni astro_cr...@hotmail.com wrote: Well I have the money in the bank and there is not a heck of a lot of difference in the price of the K2 and KX3 so it's decision time. Do I buy a K2 or get in line for a KX3? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3??
The radios are very different and both are good. Wrack your brain and decide which one you want! The wait time for a KX3 will pass and you will forget about it, but whatever radio you buy will stay the same. Get the one that fits YOUR needs and wants. I waited 17 years for a radio that I thought would be better than my TS-850 then waited 6 months for Elecraft to ship my K3. I am not sorry! Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: af6ni astro_cr...@hotmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 8:43 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3?? Well I have the money in the bank and there is not a heck of a lot of difference in the price of the K2 and KX3 so it's decision time. Do I buy a K2 or get in line for a KX3? I am looking forward to the building process, so that speaks for the K2. I imagine, even in kit form that the KX3 is not much of a challenge - just plugging in a bunch of pre-assembled boards. On the other hand the KX3 is state of the art and the K2 is over ten years old. What are your thoughts? 73. Joe -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Decisions-Decisions-buy-a-K2-or-wait-for-a-KX3-tp7511085.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3??
Save more pennies - buy both! My K2 was a fun build, and I still have an option or two to add; the K2 has a long term future in my shack. And my KX3 kit is on ordercan hardly wait! geoff - W1OH On 4/29/12 9:43 AM, af6ni wrote: Well I have the money in the bank and there is not a heck of a lot of difference in the price of the K2 and KX3 so it's decision time. Do I buy a K2 or get in line for a KX3? I am looking forward to the building process, so that speaks for the K2. I imagine, even in kit form that the KX3 is not much of a challenge - just plugging in a bunch of pre-assembled boards. On the other hand the KX3 is state of the art and the K2 is over ten years old. What are your thoughts? 73. Joe -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Decisions-Decisions-buy-a-K2-or-wait-for-a-KX3-tp7511085.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 -- * Geoff Allsup, W1OH gall...@whoi.edu or w...@whoi.edu Senior Engineer Upper Ocean Processes Group Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA, USA * __ 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
