[CQ-Contest] K2/100 vs. MP

[Bill]

John,

Some points may be valid but some generalizations are
quite incorrect. K2s have been used to set numerous world
records in major contests; take a look at 6Y*A (team
vertical) results.
In every case the K2 was the primary (and only) rig, and
in no case was s $3000 amplifier (nor any amplifier)
required to use the K2. In setting these records the K2 
proved to be both an excellent DXpedition radio and an
excellent contest radio! 

The radio might not suit your particular needs but it has
served others in competitive situations quite well.

Bill K6KM

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John Thompson wrote:

>I have had a K2/100 vs. an MP(original) now for 3
>months.
>The Elecraft is a good FD/ DXpedition rig.
>It is NOT (and was not designed for) a primary contest
>rig
>1.  SWR foldback too aggressive, can be on 20M and
>drive will cut back to 60w into linear (AL82)
>2.  Have to buy a $3000 linear to use this rig
>3.  No manual adjustment on VOX
>4.  DSP has too many keystokes to be used in a
>contest, especially notch on/off on SSB (1 button on
>FT1000MP, often even that I forget to turn off after I
>need it).  DSP very aggressive, but can be adjusted.
>5.  No passband tuning, my old IC-720A even has this
>6.  Will not drive linear, my MP and even FT100 had no
>trouble at all
>7.  Output on SSB is arund 80W PEP, really really will
>not drive linear.
>8.  Tuning rate either too fast or too slow, not
>differentially keyed as in ICOM/ Yaesu
>9.  If it sees a bad SWR, fully shuts down final until
>power output level control is cycled, this can be a
>pain
>10.  That MP is a fantastic rig, is this rig really
>supposed to be better?
>
>Positive points:
>-internal keyer is really nice
>-fastplay on buttons on built-in keyer are really fun
>-like auto-repeat on keyer built in
>-it is cute
>-built-in digital SWR meter is fun
>-my apologies to all the K2/contesting advocates
>John K3MD
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