Re: [Elecraft] A an old-new KX1 build

2013-10-27 Thread Michael Babineau
@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A an old-new KX1 build Reply-To: d...@w3fpr.com Paul, There have been no significant changes to the KX1. You have the KXB30, but if you also want 80 meter coverage, you will have to install the KXB3080 instead - they fit in the same space, so there would

[Elecraft] A an old-new KX1 build (Paul Harker)

2013-10-27 Thread Howard Zehr
Paul - I suggest you email Elecraft about this. They are good about replying. It's possible there has been an update in the firmware. Also, there is an update about what to do if there is low power output that is hard to find on the Elecraft website. Here it is:

Re: [Elecraft] A an old-new KX1 build (Paul Harker)

2013-10-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Howard, There has been only one firmware update in the life of the KX1 - to version 1.02. That added support for 80 meters (not needed for the KXB30) and also added scanning. If one has an older KX1 (with version 1.01 firmware), and orders the KXB3080, the updated firmware is provided at

[Elecraft] A an old-new KX1 build

2013-10-25 Thread Paul Harker
Hello, I bought an un-built KX1 complete with autotuner, 30meter, and keyer. At just over $350, I figure it was a good buy. It is a bit sad to look at the original invoice, as the purchaser became a SK before he had time to assemble the radio. I have the requisite skills and equipment to build

Re: [Elecraft] A an old-new KX1 build

2013-10-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Paul, There have been no significant changes to the KX1. You have the KXB30, but if you also want 80 meter coverage, you will have to install the KXB3080 instead - they fit in the same space, so there would be no possibility to install both. If you do decide to order the KXB3080, ask for the