On Jul 31, 2011, at 10:13 AM, Mark Stennett wrote:

> You can do this with RIT/XIT also but not as elegantly as with a second 
> receiver running in split.

For the sake of those who don't understand that method… obviously, with one VFO 
and no split, we have no choice but to use RIT with the KX1. 

I tune through the pile-up with RIT off, listening for where others are making 
contact with the DX, noting any trend in changes to that. I stop where I want 
to transmit, engage RIT and tune to the DX transmit frequency. When the time 
comes, I PLaY memory 2, my call sign a couple of times, and listen for my call 
sign to be returned. If he calls someone else, I repeat the process (RIT off, 
etc), finding where he was listening last again. When RIT is on, the decimal 
point on the frequency display flashes as a reminder.

The main problem with using RIT is that if I change my transmit frequency, I 
have to readjust RIT to get back on the DX transmit frequency, since RIT is an 
offset of the transmit frequency. That's not necessary when using two VFOs 
split. You can elegantly adjust one without affecting the other. 

Not having anything to do with this subject, memory 1 on my KX1 is a 3x2 CQ and 
rePeat (hold PLaY) is set to a minimum of 15 seconds.

I hope this helps someone.
--
Moe - AB8XA
Elecraft KX1 #2484, Fists #13020, SKCC #7460, 
FPQRP #2617,  NAQCC #5352, QRP-ARCI #14326


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