"I opened the top lid, to add filters - and was amazed to see the technology they are pouring into these rigs. Must be hundreds of SMT's and lentil-sized micro variable C's - just packing the 1 or 2 upper boards in 706. As a builder of many "kits" - have to say, in 2006 - I'm amazed at what they are now putting into commercial HF mobile small footprint transceivers."
It's unfortunate they couldn't have built a good receiver with all that stuff in there. Just goes to show that more is not always better. The receiver in the 706 is ok for casual ragchewing but collapses under any sort of challenging condx. You'll appreciate your K2 even more, after a contest weekend on 40CW with the 706! :-) John K5MO (IC706MkIIG and K2 owner) _______________________________________________ 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 Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
