[TenTec] K2

Ron Notarius W3WN wn3vaw at verizon.net
Sun Apr 18 08:12:17 PDT 2010


Thanks to all who replied about the K2.

It sounds like (if it is assembled correctly and has the right modules) it's
a great QRP rig.  Which is not what I was looking for.

I asked the current owner why he doesn't simply upgrade to the 100 W PA, and
his answer was that (a) he doesn't want to spend the money, and (b) he'd
also have to replace the QRP auto tuner.  And considering my
trouble-shooting roots are still very well rooted in the hollow state era (I
really have to get to work on that Swan 3 Drifty, er, 350), this is not an
avenue I have the time, money, or skills to pursue at this time.  Maybe
another time, but not now.  

So I thank you all for your time and your comments.  I think we can consider
this matter closed!

73, ron w3wn

-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Ron Notarius W3WN
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 5:21 PM
To: Ten-Tec Reflector (Ten-Tec Reflector)
Subject: [TenTec] K2

If I can interrupt, for a moment, our monthly tirades for and against Orion
firmware...

I'd like to solicit some opinions.  (I hope I don't live to regret that!)
And it actually is somewhat reflector related...

As some of you know, I won a Kenwood TS-480SAT at a hamfest not quite two
years ago.  Well, I find myself using my Corsair II more than the Kenwood,
so I put an ad a few days ago on QTH.COM seeking a trade for something
comparable, in terms of both technology and age (and what I'm comfortable
with), namely an Omni VI or VI+ (or VI with Options installed... whatever).
Just the rig, I don't need the PS as I already have one, courtesy of my
friend Bill W3WH.

I've had a few offers to date, one or two of which are intriguing.  (One wag
actually asked if I'd consider a "good classic" rig -- an ancient FT-101.
Uh, no.)

One offer was to swap the Kenwood for an Elecraft K2/10.

I'm intrigued, as I know Elecraft's reputation is almost as good as
Ten-Tec's (please no emails if you disagree!).  But I know nothing of this
particular rig, if it's had any options (such as 160) installed... and the
thought of dropping to a QRP rig is not of great interest right now.
Nothing against QRP, but I did a few years of that with my old Atlas 110,
and going back to that on a regular basis?  

OTOH, it is an Elecraft.  And if I ever came up with a spare $400 or so, I
could upgrade to the 100 W output.  

So... those of you familiar with the rig, what do you think?  Is this a
trade I should pursue, or should I stay "on course" and try and find an Omni
VI?

73, ron w3wn

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