Gil, and also Ray (previous message), Thanks for the comments. Yes, I will now definitely get the 4-band version (yes, and the backlit feature).
phil On Jul 21, 2012, at 11:11 AM, Gil G. wrote: > Hello, > > When buying the K1, you choose either a 2-band or 4-band filter board. There > can be only one filter board in the radio at one time. For six bands, you > would have either a 4-band board plus a 2-band board and switch between the > two, or possibly three 2-band boards (I don't think anybody does that). For > four bands, you would have either one 4-band board, or two 2-band boards (I > don't think anyone does that either. The most used configuration is probably > (40/30/20/15)+(80-17). Better get the 4-band module with your K1 first, even > if you have to wait to save the extra $100. Also, do get the backlit option. > Switching bands is a pain in the rear, especially if you have the automatic > tuning board installed. You have to unscrew and remove the tuner, then switch > the filter board, reinstall the tuner, close the box, then set the menu to > use your newly install board.. Not something I want to do regularly, and > certainly not in the field.. > > Gil. > -- > New site: http://radiopreppers.com > PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc > > On Jul 21, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > >> I would like confirmation on how the K1 is configured for 2-bands, 4-bands, >> and 6-bands. I heard that for some of the configurations you must swap out >> boards. Now, I think that this occurs when your order the two band version >> originally and then get the 2-band option. I heard that these two boards >> occupy the same slot so if you want to have four bands without having to >> swap boards you should buy the 4-band version of the K1 to begin with. >> >> Similar question for the 4 band version and the use of a 2-band option board >> given a total of six bands. In this configuration do you need to swap out >> the 4-band module board and swap in the 2-band in its place to operate the 2 >> bands on the 2-band option board. >> >> Does any of this make sense? >> >> I would appreciate it if someone would confirm the way this works. My >> original plan was to get the 2-band K1 and get the 2-band option later but >> if this requires swapping boards I would likely get the 4-band option to >> begin with (maybe). >> >> Thanks, >> >> 73, phil, K7PEH >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
