Just my opinion, not looking for an argument (when I asked this question, it was the many opinions that helped me decide mrore than the arguments over who is more right):
I chose just the KX1 because I wanted an easily portable transciever. While the K1 is that too, I liked the more all-in-one-ness of the KX1. I also plan on doing more experimenting in future, which many convinced me would be more suited to the K2 because of more space available in the case and on the boards. But I still liked size and the simplicity of the K1. It was then when I started looking at the K1 and what I wanted it to do, and how much it would cost me to get to where I want with it. The K1 is almost 62% the price of the K2, and the K2 is (according to most who actually own both) so much better of a rig. fully kitted KX1: $502 fully kitted K1 (w/ extra 2-band module): $611 fully kitted QRP/CW K2: $982 I plan on getting a K2 in the future, so why would I want a K1 as well (though many do and will). And now, with the addition of 80m on the KX1, I am sold on it alone. There are many other reasons to like the KX1 more for me as well (DDS and wider VFO range, SW BC RX coverage. Of course, if I ever do get into mobile (car) QRP CW, I will look to the K1 to fill that role. It seems to me that it would suit it so well. David, K3TUE . --- Jim Murray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello all, > Have been thinking about getting my feet wet with building either a K1 or > KX1. I see most posts seem to refer to the KX1. Aside from size and > portability is there any difference in performance in the two? I can work > with either one but would prefer the one with best performance. K2 next- > can't find much that beats it. > Tnx, Jim/k2hn > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
