Hi, Doug,
That is a tough one. You might want to start (if you haven't already) with the KX-1 FAQ at http://www.elecraft.com/KX1/kx1faq.htm This also has a section on KX-1 and K1 comparison. I built a K1 and ended up selling it after getting my KX-1. I do have to say that I miss the K1, but for me the KX-1 was a better fit. As others have said, you need to determine what you are going to do with the radio and go from there. The big advantage to the KX-1 is its portability. I have mine in a small case with ear buds, two small spools of wire (my antenna) and the BNC to binding post adapter. I can throw this into any suitcase or backpack and have a radio with me wherever I go. Once you get where you are going, you an be up and running in minutes. The built-in paddles mean that all you need is a place to sit. No table required. I have modified the battery setup on my KX-1 to get 12VDC and 3.5 watts, so the difference in power between it and K1 is negligible. What do I miss on the K1? The primary thing is 15 meters. I wish I could get that on the KX-1, but I think I will build a MFJ Cub to cover that band. At any rate, you will have fun building and operating the rig no matter which way you go. Good luck and enjoy your recovery! 73, John, WA6L Doug Person wrote: > > While I hang around the recovering from my back surgery and a nasty case > of pneumonia, I've run out of projects that require melting solder. > This of course means its time to order another kit. After spending > hours (I have lots of time) researching kits, I, naturally, arrived back > at Elecraft.com reading the QST reviews of the K1 and KX1. I've built > them both before and it will certainly be a joy once again regardless of > which I choose. > > It seems I just can't operate cw with the K3. Not that it isn't > fantastic - its just, well, too easy. So another QRP radio is what I > need. > > I just can't seem to decide between the KX1 and the K1. And, no, I can't > buy both. > > I did look at a few single band kits. But then I start pinging and > ponging over 40 VS: 20. I gotta have both. > > So, what? flip a coin? Have my wife choose? > > Dilemma. > > 73, Doug -- K0DXV > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Dilemma%3A--K1-or-KX1---I-can%27t-decide-tp3388744p3392972.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
