Hi folks, Lately, I've been on the hunt for a 2nd receiver just for fun. I'm looking for Drake R-4B. During this time, I've been wondering if I'll want to put a full B-Line on the air or will just have an R-4B as a backup RX. The answer to that depends largely on how the R-4B (or A if that's what I end up with) sounds & performs compared to the K2. I continue to be impressed with the K2 receiver. I'm wondering how it compares to the R-4* receivers or any other non-DSP boat anchor classic receiver from years gone by. I've already compared it to an Omni V and IC-735 and the K2 was better than either. We won't even talk about how much better the K2's RX is than the Century 21 or Century 22 :-) I had a very mint TS-830s but not at the same time as the K2 so I didn't get a chance to compare them. K2 vs. Drake R-4B; there are several things we know going in. K2 uses xtal filtering in the IF. R-4(A,B) use LC. K2 is single conversion, R-4* is triple. This suggests to me that the K2 will have better rejection of off freq signals and a better S/N ratio. Actual results are TBD. I'm sure at least one of you has a classic Drake or Collins rig that you've had a chance to compare to the K2. What say ye? - Keith KD1E - - K2 5411 - _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
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