[TenTec] K2 vs. ORION

[Bob Stephens]

Rick,

At 11:31 PM 12/13/2003 +0100, you wrote:

>   I can hardly perceive of anyone seriously
>contemplating to buy either a K2 or an Orion.
>
>Instead, I imagine ... <snip> ...contemplating whether to buy an
>Orion or an FT-1000xx.


Well, let's imagine a casual contester who spends 5 to 15 hours in  a 
contest. He is not trying to win the contest but may want to hear as many 
stations as possible , as clear and clean as possible. Jumping around the 
bands for multipliers may not be important for this operator.He wants the 
best receiver possible for a given budget but does not really need many 
extras. (this is not exactly like but something like my operating style)

I can easily see such a person considering the Orion and 100 watt loaded K2 
as possible rigs  for casual contesting. T

-The Orion appears to give the best *combination of dynamic range, filters 
and flexibility and all the options look like a lot of fun.

_The 100 watt K2 has excellent dynamic range, is easier to use but has less 
flexibility.



Other rigs to consider include the latest 1000 .... Pros, and used Omnis

For the casual contester the choice between a K2 or Orion might come down 
to the difference between what he * wants vrs. what he  *needs <g>

73 Bob KB1CIW


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