When I was tuning around today on my KX1, I heard the usual strong warble 
around 14.070 and I got the brilliant idea to: plug a patch cord from the KX1 
headphone output to my soundcard input, launch PSK31 Deluxe, crack open the AF 
gain, and boom, 5 QSOs popped up right away.

I know the thinking on omitting an SSB option from the KX1 is because voice 
doesn't typically work reliably below about 10W, and an SSB board wouldn't fit 
in the KX1 case.  But like CW, PSK31 can work like a champ even at 100s of mW.

So how about an Elecraft-designed-and-produced *outboard* SSB adapter for the 
KX1, designed specifically for PSK31?  On biz trips, I usually have my KX1 and 
laptop--it would be great to take along one more little black box and be able 
to work PSK31, while making use of the KX1's KXAT1 capability to match a hotel 
room random wire on multiple bands.  (The Small Wonder Labs PSK series looks 
exceedingly cool, but is rock-bound to a single band and requires an external 
tuner for non-resonant antennas.)

Good idea?  Dumb idea?

73,
Eric 
N0HHS KX1 #670
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