On May 3, 2005, at 7:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But even if you bought one already built, what rig can compete with
the K2?
The TenTec Orion and the Yaesu FT-1000MP (any variety) hold their own
quite well.
So does the Icom IC-7800, but it is in a whole 'nuther price
category...
age :(
73's and CU
S55M-Adi
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> It is almost always more
> expensive to build than to buy something of the same specification.
Building from scratch with new parts bought in small quantities from
"regular" sources rarely saves any money. Kits are a different story because
the kit
company can get
In a message dated 5/2/05 1:14:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
> It is almost always more
> expensive to build than to buy something of the same specification.
Yes and no. Building from scratch with new parts bought in small quantities
from "regular" sources rarely sav
There's a generalization I strongly disagree with. It is almost always more
expensive to build than to buy something of the same specification.
Heathkits, if I recall correctly, were never particularly cheap.
Ham radio, for me, is not just about operating. If I want to make contact
with people
In a message dated 5/1/05 8:47:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
> Most people, I would imagine, build primarily as a means of saving money.
> There's no point in building something if I can buy something similar
> for less money.
>
Maybe not for you. But having built a l
On May 1, 2005, at 11:43 AM, Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF wrote:
Sokay Paul, you're entitled to voice an opinion.
It must also be remembered that most amateurs are not on this
reflector.
Most of those here will be keen constructors.
Yes, but you weren't talking about "most amateurs". You were talking
Sokay Paul, you're entitled to voice an opinion.
It must also be remembered that most amateurs are not on this reflector.
Most of those here will be keen constructors. I tend to buy the rig,
pull it apart to see how it works (or doesn't work, after I've finished
with it) and build the accessorie
On May 1, 2005, at 8:46 AM, Nigel KC8NHF/G8IFF wrote:
Most people, I would imagine, build primarily as a means of saving
money.
There's no point in building something if I can buy something similar
for less money.
Greetings Nigel-
I can't argue with you because I don't have any stats (just l
Nigel:
Actually, there are at least two points in building something even if one
could buy something similar for less money. 1) If you build it yourself,
you know the rig in a sense that never happens with purchased gear. 2)
Servicability; if you build it, you can probably fix it when it break
Most people, I would imagine, build primarily as a means of saving money.
There's no point in building something if I can buy something similar
for less money.
Craig Rairdin wrote:
As for the radio being in a kit form, that is actually a HUGE selling
point, regardless of the time and effort r
On April 30, 2005 7:59 am, Craig Rairdin wrote:
> If I've learned anything in business it's that the best products don't
> always win. The best *marketed* products win. This means things like
> "brand", "price", "good looks", "consumer buzz" and "advertising budget"
> are perhaps more important tha
My perspective is probably in a minority here, but here goes.
I didn't buy a K2 because I like building kits. I do a lot of building
and experimenting, and I want to use my time and skills to create new
things, not assemble kits. I bought my used K2 on ebay because I can
work on it. I have do
> As for the radio being in a kit form, that is actually a HUGE selling
> point, regardless of the time and effort required to build it since
> all hams that I have met so far would really love to be able to build
> their radios instead of buying a ready made appliance, provided that
> the resu
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