Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...
> but why when you have the KX3, KX2 and now the KH1. All superior QRP rigs to the K1. That, of course, is subjective. Owned the KX2 and KX3, great rigs but sold them. No interest in the KH1. Re-acquired a K1 a few days ago. 73 NV1B .. On Sun, Apr 28, 2024 at 10:50 PM Paul Van Dyke wrote: > This was slightly tongue in cheek as I remembered that, but i've seen a > whole lot of people yelling about K1's lately. > > If older equipment was good, then we'd all be using AC1's... I'm now going > to see how many remember that particular transmitter. > > On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 10:35 PM Mark Musick wrote: > > > Paul, > > I think I can answer your question. The simple answer is no. The reason > > Elecraft discontinued the K1 was because of unobtainable components. If I > > remember correctly, obtaining sheet metal was even a problem. > > You might be able to copy the K1 with a major redesign, but why when you > > have the KX3, KX2 and now the KH1. All superior QRP rigs to the K1. > > > > 73, > > Mark, WB9CIF > > > > -Original Message- > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > > > On Behalf Of Paul Van Dyke > > Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 23:58 > > To: Paul Huff > > Cc: Elecraft Email List > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand... > > > > Since I know Wayne and Eric both watch this reflector as well as many of > > the staff, this is a serious question. Could you rebuild or build a copy > of > > the K1 today?? > > > > Paul KB9AVO > > > > On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 5:51 PM Paul Huff wrote: > > > > > My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift > > > in 2003. After about 33 hours of super fun construction, it made its > > > first QSO on 2/29/2004. Some 2037 QSOs later it was "retired" to a > > > shelf, after making its last (for me) QSO in May 2018. It was an > > > absolutely fantastic radio and the only reason that I retired it was > > > because, over the subsequent years, I had also built a KX1 for > > > portable ops, and a K2 to use as my main rig at home. Two years ago, > > > after getting a KX3, I decided to clear up some shelf space and > > > "simplify" the shack, so I donated the K1, along with a bunch of other > > > gear, to an ARC in my area that runs some public school clubs for > > > middle and high school students. I almost immediately regretted > > > getting rid of the K1, but take some comfort in knowing that it has > > > since been used to encourage young people to get into the hobby. (I > > > still have my KX1, K2, KX3, and have an order in for a KH1, and will > > > probably leave those for my heirs to donate!) > > > > > > I kept a detailed written record of my K1 build, and this posting > > > prompted me to read through that record. Some great memories! > > > > > > 73, > > > Paul - N8XMS > > > > > > __ > > > Elecraft mailing list > > > Home: > > > http://mailma/ > > > n.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Felecraft=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421 > > > bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C63 > > > 8499456589334631%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV > > > 2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=RRo3RI%2FX%2F > > > pMIejjXKVSaAPMMmhsertDkwArRbMGwj2Q%3D=0 > > > Help: > > > http://mailma/ > > > n.qth.net%2Fmmfaq.htm=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71 > > > e7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589350603%7CU > > > nknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1ha > > > WwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=wvYv0fHLNw9C89ScI3GNbY3XXe6ikG5o8 > > > WbVv4AQraY%3D=0 > > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > > > This list hosted by: > > > http://www.qs/ > > > l.net%2F=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7%7C84df9e7f > > > e9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589359958%7CUnknown%7CTWFp > > > bGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn > > > 0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=CDQZufqM1LyeCQh75XIYu0WK8LdLXdivIlwSlUpd%2Br4% > > > 3D=0 Please help support this email list: > > > http://www.qs/ > > > l.net%2Fdonate.html=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7 > > > %7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589366234%7CUnk > > > nown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWw > > >
Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...
This was slightly tongue in cheek as I remembered that, but i've seen a whole lot of people yelling about K1's lately. If older equipment was good, then we'd all be using AC1's... I'm now going to see how many remember that particular transmitter. On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 10:35 PM Mark Musick wrote: > Paul, > I think I can answer your question. The simple answer is no. The reason > Elecraft discontinued the K1 was because of unobtainable components. If I > remember correctly, obtaining sheet metal was even a problem. > You might be able to copy the K1 with a major redesign, but why when you > have the KX3, KX2 and now the KH1. All superior QRP rigs to the K1. > > 73, > Mark, WB9CIF > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Paul Van Dyke > Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 23:58 > To: Paul Huff > Cc: Elecraft Email List > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand... > > Since I know Wayne and Eric both watch this reflector as well as many of > the staff, this is a serious question. Could you rebuild or build a copy of > the K1 today?? > > Paul KB9AVO > > On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 5:51 PM Paul Huff wrote: > > > My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift > > in 2003. After about 33 hours of super fun construction, it made its > > first QSO on 2/29/2004. Some 2037 QSOs later it was "retired" to a > > shelf, after making its last (for me) QSO in May 2018. It was an > > absolutely fantastic radio and the only reason that I retired it was > > because, over the subsequent years, I had also built a KX1 for > > portable ops, and a K2 to use as my main rig at home. Two years ago, > > after getting a KX3, I decided to clear up some shelf space and > > "simplify" the shack, so I donated the K1, along with a bunch of other > > gear, to an ARC in my area that runs some public school clubs for > > middle and high school students. I almost immediately regretted > > getting rid of the K1, but take some comfort in knowing that it has > > since been used to encourage young people to get into the hobby. (I > > still have my KX1, K2, KX3, and have an order in for a KH1, and will > > probably leave those for my heirs to donate!) > > > > I kept a detailed written record of my K1 build, and this posting > > prompted me to read through that record. Some great memories! > > > > 73, > > Paul - N8XMS > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: > > http://mailma/ > > n.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Felecraft=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421 > > bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C63 > > 8499456589334631%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV > > 2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=RRo3RI%2FX%2F > > pMIejjXKVSaAPMMmhsertDkwArRbMGwj2Q%3D=0 > > Help: > > http://mailma/ > > n.qth.net%2Fmmfaq.htm=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71 > > e7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589350603%7CU > > nknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1ha > > WwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=wvYv0fHLNw9C89ScI3GNbY3XXe6ikG5o8 > > WbVv4AQraY%3D=0 > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: > > http://www.qs/ > > l.net%2F=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7%7C84df9e7f > > e9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589359958%7CUnknown%7CTWFp > > bGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn > > 0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=CDQZufqM1LyeCQh75XIYu0WK8LdLXdivIlwSlUpd%2Br4% > > 3D=0 Please help support this email list: > > http://www.qs/ > > l.net%2Fdonate.html=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7 > > %7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589366234%7CUnk > > nown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWw > > iLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=j3skX%2FDudJ7UFg2YGFO3VaavLzDMsrjgA > > w77gW3GkIM%3D=0 Message delivered to pvandyke1...@gmail.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 markmus...@outlook.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...
Paul, I think I can answer your question. The simple answer is no. The reason Elecraft discontinued the K1 was because of unobtainable components. If I remember correctly, obtaining sheet metal was even a problem. You might be able to copy the K1 with a major redesign, but why when you have the KX3, KX2 and now the KH1. All superior QRP rigs to the K1. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Paul Van Dyke Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 23:58 To: Paul Huff Cc: Elecraft Email List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand... Since I know Wayne and Eric both watch this reflector as well as many of the staff, this is a serious question. Could you rebuild or build a copy of the K1 today?? Paul KB9AVO On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 5:51 PM Paul Huff wrote: > My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift > in 2003. After about 33 hours of super fun construction, it made its > first QSO on 2/29/2004. Some 2037 QSOs later it was "retired" to a > shelf, after making its last (for me) QSO in May 2018. It was an > absolutely fantastic radio and the only reason that I retired it was > because, over the subsequent years, I had also built a KX1 for > portable ops, and a K2 to use as my main rig at home. Two years ago, > after getting a KX3, I decided to clear up some shelf space and > "simplify" the shack, so I donated the K1, along with a bunch of other > gear, to an ARC in my area that runs some public school clubs for > middle and high school students. I almost immediately regretted > getting rid of the K1, but take some comfort in knowing that it has > since been used to encourage young people to get into the hobby. (I > still have my KX1, K2, KX3, and have an order in for a KH1, and will > probably leave those for my heirs to donate!) > > I kept a detailed written record of my K1 build, and this posting > prompted me to read through that record. Some great memories! > > 73, > Paul - N8XMS > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: > http://mailma/ > n.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Felecraft=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421 > bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C63 > 8499456589334631%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV > 2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=RRo3RI%2FX%2F > pMIejjXKVSaAPMMmhsertDkwArRbMGwj2Q%3D=0 > Help: > http://mailma/ > n.qth.net%2Fmmfaq.htm=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71 > e7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589350603%7CU > nknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1ha > WwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=wvYv0fHLNw9C89ScI3GNbY3XXe6ikG5o8 > WbVv4AQraY%3D=0 > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: > http://www.qs/ > l.net%2F=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7%7C84df9e7f > e9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589359958%7CUnknown%7CTWFp > bGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn > 0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=CDQZufqM1LyeCQh75XIYu0WK8LdLXdivIlwSlUpd%2Br4% > 3D=0 Please help support this email list: > http://www.qs/ > l.net%2Fdonate.html=05%7C02%7C%7Cd400bcf421bf4ba0eebd08dc67df71e7 > %7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C638499456589366234%7CUnk > nown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWw > iLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C=j3skX%2FDudJ7UFg2YGFO3VaavLzDMsrjgA > w77gW3GkIM%3D=0 Message delivered to pvandyke1...@gmail.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 markmus...@outlook.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...
Since I know Wayne and Eric both watch this reflector as well as many of the staff, this is a serious question. Could you rebuild or build a copy of the K1 today?? Paul KB9AVO On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 5:51 PM Paul Huff wrote: > My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift > in 2003. After about 33 hours of super fun construction, it made its > first QSO on 2/29/2004. Some 2037 QSOs later it was "retired" to a > shelf, after making its last (for me) QSO in May 2018. It was an > absolutely fantastic radio and the only reason that I retired it was > because, over the subsequent years, I had also built a KX1 for portable > ops, and a K2 to use as my main rig at home. Two years ago, after > getting a KX3, I decided to clear up some shelf space and "simplify" the > shack, so I donated the K1, along with a bunch of other gear, to an ARC > in my area that runs some public school clubs for middle and high school > students. I almost immediately regretted getting rid of the K1, but > take some comfort in knowing that it has since been used to encourage > young people to get into the hobby. (I still have my KX1, K2, KX3, and > have an order in for a KH1, and will probably leave those for my heirs > to donate!) > > I kept a detailed written record of my K1 build, and this posting > prompted me to read through that record. Some great memories! > > 73, > Paul - N8XMS > > __ > 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 pvandyke1...@gmail.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...
My wife gave me a K1 kit for a combination Christmas and birthday gift in 2003. After about 33 hours of super fun construction, it made its first QSO on 2/29/2004. Some 2037 QSOs later it was "retired" to a shelf, after making its last (for me) QSO in May 2018. It was an absolutely fantastic radio and the only reason that I retired it was because, over the subsequent years, I had also built a KX1 for portable ops, and a K2 to use as my main rig at home. Two years ago, after getting a KX3, I decided to clear up some shelf space and "simplify" the shack, so I donated the K1, along with a bunch of other gear, to an ARC in my area that runs some public school clubs for middle and high school students. I almost immediately regretted getting rid of the K1, but take some comfort in knowing that it has since been used to encourage young people to get into the hobby. (I still have my KX1, K2, KX3, and have an order in for a KH1, and will probably leave those for my heirs to donate!) I kept a detailed written record of my K1 build, and this posting prompted me to read through that record. Some great memories! 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...
I plan to take both my K1/4 and K2/10 out for Field Day this year. Should be fun! The K1 was my first kit after I realized I was not accomplishing the goals I set out when I got my license. So I sold my "appliances" and built the K1 in 2010? About then. At the time, it was a bit daunting, but tuning it by adjusting the winding on that 1 toroid was a revelation. And I began to learn CW. That pushed me to build a K2, and all the options. Such a great experience. Both radios are amazing. Of course, my K3 is better in every measurable. But it always feels a bit .. uninspiring? It's like carbon Trek bikes in the 2000's: the best tool for the local criterium racing job, but not a pleasure to ride. Discontinuing the K1 was understandable. Difficult to maintain and likely unprofitable. The K2 is Elecraft's heritage and I am very happy they move mountains to keep it going. But it's still very sad, as the K1 is a delight. 73. Byron N6NUL On Mon, Apr 22, 2024, at 12:13 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > While running in Field Day a number of years ago with Rich, NU6T, I had > my K2/10 and he had his K1. Part way through the day, we exchanged > radios since I'd never seen a K1 and I found out what a really cool > little radio that really is. Nothing digital except the display, it > just really sounded great. I noticed that strong signals would "pull" > the frequence just perceptibly which was a little like a signal with a > slight chirp. Almost never heard anymore but somehow a little comforting. > > > > 73, > > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW - CWops #142 > Sparks NV DM09dn > Washoe County > > Petr Ourednik wrote on 4/22/2024 1:47 AM: > > The latest 4-bands fully loaded K1 was sold on eBay for $740! > > Even the KBT1 option for K1 went for $140! > > > > ...what it means? No door-openers but real compact radios like K1 are > > missing on the market > > and it does not need to be the SDR or DDC/DUC architecture. > > I am still convinced that K1 has one of the best and quietest receivers. > > > > 73 - Petr, OK1RP > > http://ok1rp.blogspot.com > > K3 #0778 | K2 # 4800 | K1 #1031 | KX3 # 0602 > > __ > > 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 k6dg...@gmail.com > > > > -- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. > 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 by...@n6nul.org 73, Byron N6NUL -- - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2024 - www.cqp.org __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 high demand...
While running in Field Day a number of years ago with Rich, NU6T, I had my K2/10 and he had his K1. Part way through the day, we exchanged radios since I'd never seen a K1 and I found out what a really cool little radio that really is. Nothing digital except the display, it just really sounded great. I noticed that strong signals would "pull" the frequence just perceptibly which was a little like a signal with a slight chirp. Almost never heard anymore but somehow a little comforting. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW - CWops #142 Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County Petr Ourednik wrote on 4/22/2024 1:47 AM: The latest 4-bands fully loaded K1 was sold on eBay for $740! Even the KBT1 option for K1 went for $140! ...what it means? No door-openers but real compact radios like K1 are missing on the market and it does not need to be the SDR or DDC/DUC architecture. I am still convinced that K1 has one of the best and quietest receivers. 73 - Petr, OK1RP http://ok1rp.blogspot.com K3 #0778 | K2 # 4800 | K1 #1031 | KX3 # 0602 __ 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 k6dg...@gmail.com -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. 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 arch...@mail-archive.com
