I didn't quite understand it either.
I've used the K2 for a few weeks and it's a nice rig but not overwhelming.
I think it looks cheap and ugly, especially the S-meter. I guess it will
never have a 100w final amp although it was promised for many months.
Steve Ellington
N4LQ
When two wrongs don't make a right, try three.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
To: "Carter Grabarczyk" <k8vt@ameritech.net>; <W8JI@contesting.com>; "tentec
reflector" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion Aesthetics..Another point of View
> I think what Tom meant to say was the K2 is an example of how careless
OTHER
> designers are...not the K2 designers....and that there's nothing truly
> remarkable about the K2 design.
>
> It's a shame that for the majority of manufacturers, basic radio
performance
> is a secondary design consideration behind the primary design
consideration
> of "features."
>
> -Paul, W9AC
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carter Grabarczyk" <k8vt@ameritech.net>
> To: <W8JI@contesting.com>; "tentec reflector" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 8:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion Aesthetics..Another point of View
>
>
> >
> >
> > Tom Rauch wrote:
> >
> >
> > > The K2 is mostly an indicator of how careless designers are, rather
> > > than how good or special the K2 actually is. It doesn't use any
> > > special care, or even special technology, and it equals or beats
> > > almost anything else we can buy.
> >
> >
> > Why??? Serendipity??? I've never owned an Elecraft nor am I planning on
> > getting one (so no ax to grind), just read various favorable reviews.
> > You've piqued my curiosity as to how being careless can produce a great
> > radio. Please elaborate....
> >
> > 73/Carter/K8VT
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