Hi Steve,

Yes.  I have looked at the Elecraft K2 as an option.  It does have the
option for an internal battery pack.  I doubt that battery could last
through something like Field Day without a need for a recharge...  In fact,
I'm sure it could not...  :-) I wonder if it could be modified to take an
enclosure for AA cells, too.  I'm sure it probably could.  In any event, it
is just as expensive or more so than something like the FT817, and it has
much less frequency coverage...

I am still in the very early, research phase of this project, so I am
wide-open for any suggestions anyone can offer.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 6:11 PM
Subject: Re: Considering purchase of Yaesu FT817 QRP rig.


> What about the Eilkraft (not sure about the spelling).  I know Buddy
Brannon
> had quite a nice write-up on it and it is *very* accessible and the
company is
> taking steps to make it even more user-friendly for the blind.  I don't
know
> if it is quite as portable as the Yaesu, but it does run on batteries as a
QRP
> in the field rig.
>
> Steve, K8SP