Wayne: I thought I would ask. I intend to have a KX2 someday - it is one super fine rig (I already have a KX1, KX3 & K3s). I am somewhat nostalgic about my KX1. It was fun to build & still measures up well (at least for me) against everything out there. I took the KX1 on a 7-day backpacking/SOTA trip last week & truly enjoyed it. It may still be the rig of choice for me on longer trips (even after I get my KX2) - mainly due to the smaller size & lower Rx current draw. It makes for a very small package - even in a waterproof case. Thank you for all of the fine radios!
73, Rob - AE7AP -----Original Message----- From: Wayne Burdick <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 6:04 PM To: R&B <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Replacement? Short answer: KX2. * Autotuner. Yes, with a much wider matching range than the KX1 * Up to 4 bands 8 bands. And all modes. * Knobs for tuning, etc. - I really like the filter knob! Yes. And 3x as many controls/operating features. * Very Low Power consumption Yes. Just 150 mA or so, higher than a KX1 but far lower than any other full-featured radio. Much greater internal battery life. Up to 12 watts. * Small & lightweight Nearly the same size as the KX1 by volume. A bit heavier. * Through-hole kit construction No :) The KX2 also has full DSP with all the trimmings, and a large LCD (same as we use on the K3S). 73, Wayne N6KR > > Building the KX1 was a joy & I still get a thrill every time I turn it on. > It is a great rig. Perhaps with a full frequency display (LCD?) & a > full 5 (or 10!) watts of power it could be even better. > > > > 73, > > Rob - AE7AP > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > [email protected] --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
