[TenTec] ORION---K2

[Bob Henderson]

John L Merrill wrote:

>K2 cost = $1425 with options comparable to  the Orion plus at least 60hrs to
>build it it at lets say $20/hr, all equals $2625 and no dual receive.
>Getting pretty close to the cost of an Orion that is already built.
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>73,
>John N1JM
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I don't want to split hairs but by my reckoning a 100W, 9 band K2 with 
SSB, NB and DSP is $1336.  One of the key decision factors for the 
typical K2 purchaser is most likely that he will get real enjoyment from 
constructing the K2 from a kit.  The fact is, there are so many folks 
enjoying building the K2 that the market price for a fully built one is 
the same as the price for the kit of parts.  IMO the $20/hr you mention 
is therefore entirely eroneous.

The K2 is a super radio IMO.  I wouldn't like to say that it is better 
or worse than an Orion though it is certainly different and a lot less 
expensive!

Bob, 5B4AGN, P3F