I used an Icom IC701 from 1978 thru 2006. A decent radio for its time.
I replaced it with an IC 756 PRO III (Dec 2006) and the new radio blew
the IC701 out of the water. In my opinion the PRO III is a superb
radio. When looking for a new radio I was told to stay away from the
Jupiter. I'm
, March 24, 2007 4:54 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K2 compared to others rigs
Now that I've been using my K2 serial # 5719 for a while, I am a bit
disappointed in my Ten-Tec Jupiter, particularly when there are strong CW
signals on adjacent frequencies. I was always a Ten-Tec fan and loved my
Corsair
Now that I've been using my K2 serial # 5719 for a while, I am a bit
disappointed in my Ten-Tec Jupiter, particularly when there are strong CW
signals on adjacent frequencies. I was always a Ten-Tec fan and loved my
Corsair II, but wanted to try a newer design radio. Now, I'm thinking of
a 2nd
K2 which will haved the KPA100,etc. My original is a fully equipped QRP
portable radio.
Bill
K9YEQ
-Original Message-: [Elecraft] K2 compared to others rigs
Now that I've been using my K2 serial # 5719 for a while, I am a bit
disappointed in my Ten-Tec Jupiter, particularly when
Having just spent quite a bit of time comparing the rigs in that price
range before I just purchased the K2, I would say you best bet would be
the Ten-Tec Omni
http://www.elecraft.com/K2_perf.htm - performance comparisons between
K2 and other rigs.
Phil,
If you MUST have another rig in addition to your K2, how about
another K2? (:-))
I have recently sold my FT-1000D that I bought new a number
of years ago. It was a wonderful radio ... some say the best
available ... but recently sold it to fund my loaded K2. I don't
regret the sale.
I have had a couple of 756 pro's, and they are nice radios.
Quite a bargain at about $1500.00. The 756 (non pro) seems
to have had the display problems (lines).
Its quite a sharp looking and working rig.
I cant say I know how they work under battle conditions on CW,
but it seems good for typical
Phil, the ICOM IC-7000 is in the price range you mentioned. I have one and
think it is a LOT of rig for the money. I operate 95% CW on the low bands,
so can't comment much on the SSB performance. On CW, it is quite capable
with good DSP filtering and a better noise blanker than the K2.
You can have a band scope on the K2. Check out the March/April QEX for
the article on the Z-90 Panadapter kit. Works with most radios, but
integrates particularly well with the K2. You can read the article
online if you don't subscribe. The link is
http://www.arrl.org/qex/2007/03/smith.pdf
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