You will not regret an Elecraft purchase even if it is your first radio. As a comparatively newer ham (licensed in 2009) I struggled a bit when trying to decide on an HF rig. After more than one conversation with Don (at local NC hamfests) I opted for the K2, mainly because I like to build things. You can't get much more hands-on than the K2... it comes as boxes of electronic components! Of course if that is not your thing, then you can pay others to put it together. I used the K2 regularly until 2016, when I finally sprung for the K3S (kit, of course). Although not a kit in the sense of the K2, it's more like building a computer. Now the K2 is sitting quietly, waiting for the next Field Day outing. I occasionally turn it on, just so it won't get lonely.
As those who know me have heard me say many times, I am definitely not a contester, I am a casual operator. I am still figuring stuff out about the K3S, but it is a fantastic piece of engineering. Yes, it is more expensive than a basic Yawoodcom. But the performance is head and shoulders above most rigs. And the support from both the factory, and found here on this list, cannot be beat. To the OP: Buy quality and only cry once. :-) David AJ4TF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-Help-me-choose-my-first-HF-rig-tp7629258p7629282.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
