Ed, if the only thing the K2 wants is power, well, you're in for a
surprise: they're going to release the integrated 100 watt PA during this
quarter of 2001, at least they plan to (it's integrated in that it will
come with a separate cover to the K2 and you replace the current cover if
you want 100 watts; you keep the other cover in case of QRP intentions,
say, on vacation). I'm not a confirmed DX chaser but the K2 has worked me
in casual usage about 50-60 countries since I finished it last July. The
largest improvement I can note over my Corsair is the phenomenal
IF-derived AGC. Other than that (plus the fact that it's small, digital
and, well, I built it myself (!)) it's pretty even with my Corsair for
non-critical uses.
I wouldn't trade my Ten-Tec gear for the world: I have a PM-3A, an
Argonaut 509, Corsair (matching power supply and external VFO), 1330 QRP
rig, and a bunch of miscellaneous odds n' ends. The good news is that
Elecraft is in the same league as Ten-Tec when it comes to service: you
wouldn't want a nicer bunch of guys/gals to deal with with either of them!
73,
Joe, W2RBA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-tentec@contesting.com [mailto:owner-tentec@contesting.com]On
> Behalf Of Avila, Edward
> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 12:35 PM
> To: 'Mark Adams, P.E.'; 'tentec@contesting.com'
> Subject: RE: [TenTec] re: Receiver comparison chart on website
>
>
>
> Mark, good points.......big difference between Omni and K2 is
> price!!! I'm a
> Ten Tec fan (Corsair II and Scout) but would seriously consider
> selling off
> all that for a K2 but the lack of power stops me since I'm not
> into QRp and
> try slugging it out with the Big Guns chasing Dx....HI......./k6sdw
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