Besides the parts access issues, another consideration is keeping it buildable. If the K2 were to be updated any further, it might go out of reach as a buildable-by-mortal-hams kit with discrete components. In fact, there are compromises in the rig already to keep it easy to build, I'm thinking the synthesizer circuitry for example. You'd have to basically do what Elecraft has already done, which is go to more of a final-assembly/no-solder kit so that the touchier parts of construction could be done at the factory, etc. Else, we'd have to start doing SMT soldering, or just an endlessly complicated kit that would take absolutely forever to build and require esoteric or expensive tools, etc.
So as-is, the K2 is already about the top of the line in terms of what you get performance/features-wise in a kit that even ham-fisted (so to speak) builders like myself can actually build and have a working rig at the end of it. I've built two copies of the K2 so far, but I think I'm done for now lol. These should last me for the duration. But if you're thinking of building one, probably best to do it sooner rather than later while Elecraft can still get parts... 73, LS W5QD -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2s-tp7619218p7619261.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
