Whups, Bud. I mixed up a K1 and KX1. I was talking about the KX1. Time for another cuppa coffee and get my brain back in gear.
I don't have a K1, but there are a LOT of K1 owners on the list who will be happy to offer suggestions and talk about their experiences. One friend of mine put a K1 in his airplane to operate mobile with considerable success. Of course, most of us can't get out portable antennas up that high... Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- Hello Bud! The K1 has been around for a while so there's not as many questions being asked as there are about the K3. The K1 is a great little radio! It's designed for small size and low current drain. Still I really like the receiver, especially the continuously adjustable I.F. filter that is wide enough for some AM/SSB SWL listening and sharp enough for digging CW signals out of the noise. The transmitter has enough power to make lots of contacts, even when using a simple, portable antenna. Mine travels in an inexpensive miniature 35 mm soft camera case that fits in my coat pocket, complete with paddles, earbuds and antenna for instant portable operation. I have the built-in ATU and use two 33 foot wires strung either as a doublet or one over a tree branch and the other near the ground as a "counterpoise". If you have any other questions, bring 'em on! Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- I recently received my first Elecraft kit .... a K1. I don't see any postings relating to this rig. Every posting seems to be about the new K3 and sometimes the K2. Someone must be still interested in the K1 out there. Are there any comments on this radio ..... for instance; how was it to build, is it fun to use, does it have a decent receiver, etc, etc. Please tell me something about your experience with your K1. Thanks ....... Bud, NY1Z _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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
