I must admit that my K1 is still my favorite. It was my first CW only, QRP rig. I will log more with the KX2, but every contact with the K1 is still thrilling.Ken ke4rg
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. -------- Original message --------From: Joan via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Date: 7/13/18 8:43 PM (GMT-05:00) To: R&B <kingery...@gmail.com> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Replacement? I <3 my KX2 ^_^ ~Joan KX2CW CN87uo Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra, said Piglet. Shaka, when the walls fell, said Pooh. > On Jul 13, 2018, at 17:28, R&B <kingery...@gmail.com> wrote: > > 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 <n...@elecraft.com> > Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 6:04 PM > To: R&B <kingery...@gmail.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email >> list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> n...@elecraft.com > > --- > 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ktalb...@gamewood.net ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
