Curt,
All you say rings true. And this is an especially
important point:
/Changing band modules is a special pain for me
because installed the onboard tuner (which is
rarely used) into my K//1/
The band module resides under the ATU board making
such changes something not done without some
strong motive. If I had the original two-band K1,
vs. having the 40/30/20/15 model you have, it
would satisfy 95% of my operating needs.
Phil W7OX
On 7/23/14, 6:09 AM, Curt wrote:
Oh well, all good things eventually end. Kit
building in the conventional sense is probably a
declining interest anyway. Having built both
thru-hole and SMT radios (ATS-3B), probably
enjoy building about as much as operating.
Am thankful to have built a K1-4 (40/30/20/15)
several years ago, also two-band boards for
80/17 and 12/10.
People who like to build ought to get a K1-2,
K2, or KX1 before they all disappear due to
parts availability issues.
Have never owned a KX1, but for me the K1 is
pretty much the ultimate QRP radio. 90% of my
operation is on 20M, remainder mostly 40M, with
solar cycle 15M has been fun too but in another
two years that will be over. 30M has been used
maybe twice. A 2-band radio would certainly
fill my needs. Changing band modules is a
special pain for me because installed the
onboard tuner (which is rarely used) into my K1
. The extra boards have spent most of their
lives in the desk drawer.
I would think a K1-2 for 40 (or 30) and 20 would
still be a very good choice for anyone wanting a
good performing full-featured QRP radio for home
and/or portable.
Curt KB5JO
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