On 5/24/2020 2:05 PM, Doug Daniels wrote:
If a battery is included, is a second one a wise
purchase?
If the tuner isn't included,
Both are extras.
how necessary is the tuner (I have an end fed
80 and am building an end fed 40).
I strongly recommend the tuner for your uses.
Is the AX1 worth it for just 20, 17, 15?
That depends on what other options you can buy that best suit your plans
for each location, and will certainly vary from one QTH to another. It's
a very nice light weight, super-portable antenna designed by Wayne
himself, who is a serious backpacker, but it's really designed for
pedestrian/bicycle mobile operation.
> What else is not included that I should be considering?
Mic, paddle, computer, one or more cable adapters if you want to work
WSJT modes.
For longer operating events, one of these outboard batteries or a second
internal Elecraft internal battery.
https://www.bioennopower.com/collections/12v-series-lifepo4-batteries
When comparing rigs, consider that Elecraft backpacking rigs include a
very good receiver and preamp, and draw FAR less current on receive than
the JA rigs -- ~150mA for the KX2 and KX3, compared to 1A or more for
the others. This greatly extends battery life. The KX2 has a built-in mic.
https://elecraft.com/products/kx2-ssb-cw-data-80-10-m-transceiver
73, Jim K9YC
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