As for the k2,no speech, but you get 99% feedback in cw.

No 2m or 440 coverage, but transverters are avauilable.
finding a builder is not a problem.  Elecraft maintins a list of builders,
and many will build free for a blind ham.
The 100 watt option does go into the same case.


>Hi Everyone;
>There were a number of messages that left me with questions concerning the
>elecraft.  Is this radio only available in kit form and one has to look for
>a willing competent builder?  Secondly, there have been references to both
>speech and cw output.  Does the radio have both or is the menu info in cw
>only?  If there are both is the same information available in cw and speech?
>Finally, I gather that the 100 watt amplifier is a separate item.  Can the
>be in the same case and if so how large a unit do you end up with?  I also
>gather this doesn't cover 2 meters and 440 correct?
>Rich
>
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