In my case, the form factor is a huge consideration. Having the knobs on
the top makes sense for a trail-friendly radio that sits on your lap or
a nearby rock, but it is not, at least for me, the best ergonomics for a
base station. Putting it on a plastic tilting stand doesn't change that.
Cabling is another big factor. I like cables coming out the rear, not
sprouting from all sides. It makes sense on a TFR, but not so much in a
base station where other gear abuts it.
Believe me, I'm not knocking the KX3 as I've never owned or operated
one. I've never even seen one except in pictures. I had a KX1 and it was
always the last radio I picked up to take camping. (K1 was the first).
It was more of a hangar queen for me. I just never enjoyed using it, but
I never really used it as a trail-friendly radio which is what it was
designed to be. The K1 was much more comfortable to use sitting in a
campsite tuning the radio while I poked at the campfire. Based on form
factor, the KX3 was never a consideration for me and neither is the KX2
(certainly the ultimate TRF) for the same reason.
I have two K2/10s with KPA/KATU in EC2 box (SN567 and 6911), and just
about every internal accessory. I didn't build any of it so the fun of
building is irrelevant to me. I like them because they are very
competent, reliable, wonderfully supported, even traditional radios that
suit me. That's enough.
Eric KE6US
On 6/24/2016 7:32 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
Robin,
Since you have a KX3, why the K2? In what ways (other than the fun of
building it!) do you find the K2 better than the KX3 -- unless you
have the K2/100?
I have K2/100, KX3, K3/100, etc. and my K2/100 is currently not in
use. Maybe I'll get it set up now that I have a second operating
location.
73, Phil W7OX
On 6/23/16 9:09 PM, Robin Bayer wrote:
For casual CW, the K2 sounds and performs. Sometimes I daydream about a
K2s upgrade kit. Finer tuning, encoder controls, Band memories, all
those
aftermarket mic, level out, an 1/8 phone jack, modern internal
battery. Oh
and easily adjustable DSP filtering.
A K3 is out of my range, well maybe a well used one someday.
For QRP contesting, and scanning the bands for signals, nothing beats
the
KX3, Win4K3 and a good sound card for the Pan adapter. During CWT the
signals were tight, but hardly a click with the filter tightened. A
great
value.
Building most of the accessories for my K2/10 and almost all worked
immediately! I am still pleased to share it in my station report during
rag chews.
Anyway, Thanks Eleccraft team the fine rigs.
Robin
KA5QQA
K1. sold to buy a K2
KX1 sold to buy a k2
K2
KX3
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